1 Samuel 17:31 Meaning
And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
Context Explained
29And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
30And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
31And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
32And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
33And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 16:18
Both verses highlight David's emerging role and the recognition of his abilities.
Source: 1 Samuel 17:31