1 Samuel 17:22 · KJV

"And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.

²¹For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

²²And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.

²³And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.

²⁴And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

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Reflection Questions

How do you connect with others during difficult times?

What does it mean for you to show support to your friends?

When have you stepped out of your comfort zone to help someone?

Life Application

relationships

Make an effort to connect with friends and family during tough times, just as David did with his brothers.

courage

Identify a situation where you can step out of your comfort zone to support someone in need.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

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