1 Samuel 17:9

If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:9

BSB
If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and labor for us."
AKJV
If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall you be our servants, and serve us.
CPDV
If he is able to fight with me and to strike me down, we will be your servants. But if I will prevail over him, and strike him down, you will be the servants, and you will serve us."
ERV
If he be able to fight with me, and kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.
NHEB
If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants; but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then you will be our servants, and serve us."
SMT
If he shall be able to war with me and strike me, and we were to you for servants: and if I shall be able against him and strike him, and ye were to us for servants, and ye served us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:9

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:9

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Overview of 1 Samuel 17:9
Summary
Champion proposes wager with consequence for both sides
Place
Valley of Elah
Event
Goliath offers battle terms
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative