Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. New Living Translation One day Jesse said to David, “Take this basket of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. English Standard Version And Jesse said to David his son, “Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers. Berean Standard Bible One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Berean Literal Bible And Jesse said to David his son, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain, and these ten loaves of bread, and run to the camp to your brothers. King James Bible And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren; New King James Version Then Jesse said to his son David, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this dried grain and these ten loaves, and run to your brothers at the camp. New American Standard Bible Then Jesse said to his son David, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to your brothers. NASB 1995 Then Jesse said to David his son, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain and these ten loaves and run to the camp to your brothers. NASB 1977 Then Jesse said to David his son, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to your brothers. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jesse said to David his son, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain and these ten loaves and run to the camp to your brothers. Amplified Bible Then Jesse said to David his son, “Take for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread and run quickly to the camp to your brothers. Berean Annotated Bible One day Jesse (I possess) said to his son David (beloved), “Take this ephah of roasted grain <20 qt / 22 l> and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Christian Standard Bible One day Jesse had told his son David, “Take this half-bushel of roasted grain along with these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Holman Christian Standard Bible One day Jesse had told his son David: “Take this half-bushel of roasted grain along with these 10 loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. American Standard Version And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to thy brethren; Contemporary English Version One day, Jesse told David, "Hurry and take this sack of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread to your brothers at the army camp. English Revised Version And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to thy brethren; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesse told his son David, "Take this half-bushel of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread to your brothers. Take them to your brothers in the camp right away. Good News Translation One day Jesse said to David, "Take a half-bushel of this roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and hurry with them to your brothers in the camp. International Standard Version Jesse told his son David, "Take this ephah of roasted grain to your brothers, along with these ten loaves of bread, and quickly take them to your brothers in the camp. NET Bible Jesse said to his son David, "Take your brothers this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread; go quickly to the camp to your brothers. New Heart English Bible Then Jesse said to David, "Now take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp and give them to your brothers; Webster's Bible Translation And Jesse said to David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOne day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. World English Bible Jesse said to David his son, “Now take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesse says to his son David, “Now take an ephah of this roasted [grain] and these ten loaves for your brothers, and run to the camp to your brothers; Berean Literal Bible And Jesse said to David his son, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this roasted grain, and these ten loaves of bread, and run to the camp to your brothers. Young's Literal Translation And Jesse saith to David his son, 'Take, I pray thee, to thy brethren, an ephah of this roasted corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren; Smith's Literal Translation And Jesse will say to David his son, Take now to thy brethren an ephah of this parched grain, and this ten of bread, and run to the camp to thy brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Isai said to David his son: Take for thy brethren an ephi of frumenty, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Jesse said to his son David: “Take, for your brothers, an ephah of cooked grain, and these ten loaves, and hurry to the camp, to your brothers. New American Bible Now Jesse said to his son David: “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves for your brothers, and bring them quickly to your brothers in the camp. New Revised Standard Version Jesse said to his son David, “Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jesse said to David his son, Take now for your brothers an ephah of parched wheat and ten loaves of bread, and run to the camp to your brothers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Iyshay said to David his son: “Take to your brothers a seah of parched corn and ten loaves of bread and run to the encampment to your brothers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jesse said unto David his son: 'Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to thy brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Accepts the Challenge…16For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand. 17One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 18Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.… Cross References One day Jesse said to his son David, 1 Samuel 16:19-20 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.” / And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and one young goat and sent them to Saul with his son David. Genesis 37:13-14 Israel said to him, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flocks at Shechem? Get ready; I am sending you to them.” “I am ready,” Joseph replied. / Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem, Matthew 21:28-31 But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. … “Take this ephah of roasted grain 2 Samuel 17:28 They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Ruth 2:14 At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here; have some bread and dip it into the vinegar sauce.” So she sat down beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left over. and these ten loaves of bread 1 Samuel 21:3-6 Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” / “There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” … 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. Matthew 14:17-21 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. / And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. … for your brothers Genesis 42:1-3 When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?” / “Look,” he added, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.” / So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. Genesis 43:1-2 Now the famine was still severe in the land. / So when Jacob’s sons had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go back and buy us a little more food.” James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? and hurry to their camp. 2 Kings 7:5 So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. 1 Samuel 4:4-5 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. / When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that the ground shook. Deuteronomy 23:14 For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you. Genesis 45:23 And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. Treasury of Scripture And Jesse said to David his son, Take now for your brothers an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp of your brothers; Take now Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? parched corn 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. Ruth 2:14 And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left. 2 Samuel 17:28 Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse, Jump to Previous Bread Cakes Camp Carry Corn David Dry Ephah Hurry Jesse Loaves Parched Quickly Roasted Run Ten TentsJump to Next Bread Cakes Camp Carry Corn David Dry Ephah Hurry Jesse Loaves Parched Quickly Roasted Run Ten Tents1 Samuel 17 1. The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle4. Goliath challenges a combat 12. David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge 28. Eliab chides him 30. He is brought to Saul 32. shows the reason of his confidence 38. and slays the giant 55. Saul takes notice of David One day Jesse said to his son David Jesse, a Bethlehemite, is the father of David, who would later become the king of Israel. This phrase sets the scene in the pastoral life of David before his rise to prominence. David, the youngest of Jesse's sons, is often seen as a type of Christ, who also came from humble beginnings. The familial relationship highlights the importance of obedience and respect within the family structure, a value deeply rooted in the culture of ancient Israel. Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp Persons / Places / Events 1. JesseThe father of David, a man from Bethlehem in the tribe of Judah. He is known for his role in sending David to the battlefield, which sets the stage for David's encounter with Goliath. 2. David The youngest son of Jesse, who would later become the king of Israel. At this point in the account, he is a shepherd and is being sent by his father to deliver provisions to his brothers. 3. David's Brothers They are part of Saul's army, encamped and preparing for battle against the Philistines. David is sent to them with food supplies. 4. The Camp The location where the Israelite army is stationed, facing the Philistine forces. This setting is crucial as it leads to David's eventual confrontation with Goliath. 5. Ephah of Roasted Grain and Ten Loaves of Bread These are the provisions Jesse sends with David, symbolizing care and support for his sons in the army. Teaching Points Obedience in Small TasksDavid's willingness to obey his father's request, even in a seemingly minor task, sets the stage for his greater role in God's plan. We should be faithful in small responsibilities, trusting that God can use them for His purposes. Provision and Care Jesse's act of sending food to his sons reflects God's provision and care for His people. We are reminded to care for others, especially those in challenging situations. Divine Orchestration This verse is a reminder that God orchestrates events in our lives, often through ordinary circumstances, to fulfill His greater purposes. We should remain attentive to how God might be working through our daily activities. Family Dynamics and God's Plan The interaction between Jesse and David highlights the role of family in God's plan. Families can be a means through which God prepares and positions us for His work. Preparation for Greater Tasks David's journey to the battlefield, initiated by a simple task, prepares him for his future role as a leader. We should view our current tasks as preparation for what God has in store for us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:17?2. How does 1 Samuel 17:17 demonstrate Jesse's care for his sons' well-being? 3. What can we learn about obedience from David's response to Jesse's instructions? 4. How does this verse connect to the theme of family responsibility in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we serve our family as David did in 1 Samuel 17:17? 6. How can we apply Jesse's example of provision to our own family roles? 7. What is the significance of Jesse sending David to his brothers in 1 Samuel 17:17? 8. How does 1 Samuel 17:17 reflect the theme of obedience in the Bible? 9. What historical context supports the events described in 1 Samuel 17:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 12. How is it historically accurate that David carried Goliath's head to Jerusalem if it wasn't yet under Israelite control (1 Samuel 17:54)? 13. How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)? 14. In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17? What Does 1 Samuel 17:17 Mean One day“One day” signals an ordinary morning in Bethlehem, yet God is about to weave eternity-shaping events into it. • Ordinary moments can become turning points when God is at work (Ruth 2:3; Acts 8:26-29). • David has no idea Goliath will fall before sunset, but the Lord does (Proverbs 16:9; Psalm 37:23). Jesse said to his son David The patriarch instructs the youngest son. David is already anointed (1 Samuel 16:13), yet he still honors his father. • Submission precedes exaltation (Ephesians 6:1-3; Luke 2:51). • God often trains leaders through humble, family-based obedience (Colossians 3:20). Take this ephah of roasted grain An ephah—about three-fifths of a bushel—was substantial, durable food for soldiers. • Practical care is a godly act (James 2:15-16). • Roasted grain had covenant connotations in earlier Scripture (Leviticus 2:14; Ruth 2:14), reminding us that even field produce belongs to the Lord. and these ten loaves of bread Ten loaves signify abundant provision, not mere minimum. • God’s people give generously, anticipating need (2 Samuel 17:28-29). • Bread foreshadows Christ, the true sustainer (John 6:35; Matthew 14:19-20). for your brothers Though David will soon overshadow his siblings, his immediate role is servant-provider. • Love serves family first (Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 5:8). • Joseph once carried food to brothers on a mission that changed history (Genesis 37:13), prefiguring David’s errand. and hurry to their camp Speed matters; the front lines need resupply now. • Obedience is timely, not sluggish (Proverbs 3:27-28; Romans 12:11). • God positions us at the right moment when we move promptly (Mark 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:2). summary 1 Samuel 17:17 records a simple supply run that God turns into a stage for deliverance. An unassuming day, a father’s command, staple foods, brotherly care, and urgent obedience all converge to escort David to the Valley of Elah. Faithfulness in the small sets the platform for victory in the great, and the Lord’s providence threads through each detail of this verse. Hebrew One day Jesseיִשַׁ֜י (yi·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to his son בְּנ֗וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son David, לְדָוִ֣ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “Take קַח־ (qaḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that ephah אֵיפַ֤ת (’ê·p̄aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) of roasted grain הַקָּלִיא֙ (haq·qā·lî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7039: Roasted ears of grain and these הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that ten [loaves] וַעֲשָׂרָ֥ה (wa·‘ă·śā·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten of bread לֶ֖חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain for your brothers לְאַחֶ֙יךָ֙ (lə·’a·ḥe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) and hurry וְהָרֵ֥ץ (wə·hā·rêṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run to their לְאַחֶֽיךָ׃ (lə·’a·ḥe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) camp. הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links 1 Samuel 17:17 NIV1 Samuel 17:17 NLT 1 Samuel 17:17 ESV 1 Samuel 17:17 NASB 1 Samuel 17:17 KJV 1 Samuel 17:17 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:17 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:17 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:17 Jesse said to David his son Take (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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