1 Samuel 17:44

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:44

BSB
"Come here," he called to David, "and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!"
AKJV
And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.
CPDV
And he said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth."
ERV
And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.
NHEB
The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals of the field."
SMT
And he of the rovers will say to David, Come to me and I will give thy flesh to the birds of the heavens and to the cattle of the field.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:44

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:44
Summary
Goliath threatens to feed David's flesh to scavengers
Place
Valley
Event
Goliath threatens David's life
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative