1 Samuel 17:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 17:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 17:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 17:40 — NIV
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Cross-References for 1 Samuel 17:40
“Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.”
Describes the fulfillment of David's preparation with the stones.
“David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”
Highlights the contrast between physical weapons and reliance on God.
“After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. He too saved Israel.”
Another example of someone using a simple tool to defeat the Philistines
“In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft as thick as a weaver’s rod.”
Related account of fighting the Philistines
“whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.”
David's victory as an example of faith overcoming impossible odds.
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