Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled it with his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliath stumbled and fell face down on the ground. English Standard Version And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. Berean Standard Bible Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. Berean Literal Bible And David put his hand in the vessel and took out a stone, and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, and the stone sank into his forehead. And he fell on his face to the ground. King James Bible And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. New King James Version Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. New American Standard Bible And David put his hand into his bag and took from it a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead. And the stone penetrated his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. NASB 1995 And David put his hand into his bag and took from it a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead. And the stone sank into his forehead, so that he fell on his face to the ground. NASB 1977 And David put his hand into his bag and took from it a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead. And the stone sank into his forehead, so that he fell on his face to the ground. Legacy Standard Bible And David sent his hand down into his bag and took from it a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. And the stone sank into his forehead, so that he fell on his face to the ground. Amplified Bible David put his hand into his bag and took out a stone and slung it, and it struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone penetrated his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground. Berean Annotated Bible Then David (beloved) reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine (immigrants) on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. Christian Standard Bible David put his hand in the bag, took out a stone, slung it, and hit the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown to the ground. Holman Christian Standard Bible David put his hand in the bag, took out a stone, slung it, and hit the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. American Standard Version And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth. Contemporary English Version He put a rock in his sling and swung the sling around by its straps. When he let go of one strap, the rock flew out and hit Goliath on the forehead. It cracked his skull, and he fell facedown on the ground. English Revised Version And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, hurled it from his sling, and struck the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank into Goliath's forehead, and he fell to the ground on his face. Good News Translation He reached into his bag and took out a stone, which he slung at Goliath. It hit him on the forehead and broke his skull, and Goliath fell face downward on the ground. International Standard Version David reached his hand into the bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead. The stone sunk into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. NET Bible David reached his hand into the bag and took out a stone. He slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank deeply into his forehead, and he fell down with his face to the ground. New Heart English Bible David put his hand in his bag, took a stone, and slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. Webster's Bible Translation And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and hurled it with his sling, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. World English Bible David put his hand in his bag, took a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David puts forth his hand into the vessel, and takes a stone from there, and slings, and strikes the Philistine on his forehead, and the stone sinks into his forehead, and he falls on his face to the earth. Berean Literal Bible And David put his hand in the vessel and took out a stone, and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, and the stone sank into his forehead. And he fell on his face to the ground. Young's Literal Translation and David putteth forth his hand unto the vessel, and taketh thence a stone, and slingeth, and smiteth the Philistine on his forehead, and the stone sinketh into his forehead, and he falleth on his face to the earth. Smith's Literal Translation And David will stretch forth his hand to the vessel and take from thence a stone and sling and strike him of the rovers into his forehead, and the stone will sink into his forehead; and he will fall upon his face to the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he put his hand into his scrip, and took a stone, and cast it with the sling, and fetching it about struck the Philistine in the forehead: and the stone was fixed in his forehead, and he fell on his face upon the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version And he put his hand into his bag, and took out one stone. And swinging it around, he cast it with the sling and struck the Philistine on the forehead. And the stone became imbedded in his forehead. And he fell on his face, upon the ground. New American Bible David put his hand into the bag and took out a stone, hurled it with the sling, and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone embedded itself in his brow, and he fell on his face to the ground. New Revised Standard Version David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David put his hand in his bag and took thence a stone, and slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, and the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David reached his hand into his garment and he took from there a stone and he swung and struck the Philistine between his eyes, and the stone sank between his eyes and he fell on his face on the ground OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slung it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David stretched out his hand to his scrip, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine on his forehead, and the stone penetrated through the helmet into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Slays Goliath…48As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. 50Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.… Cross References Then David reached into his bag, 2 Kings 5:23 But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi. 2 Kings 4:42 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. Joshua 9:4 acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. took out a stone, 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” Joshua 4:5 and said to them, “Cross over before the ark of the LORD your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of Israel, 1 Kings 18:31 And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” and slung it, Proverbs 26:8 Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. Judges 20:16 Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. 1 Chronicles 12:2 they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): striking the Philistine on the forehead. Judges 4:21 But as he lay sleeping from exhaustion, Heber’s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She drove the peg through his temple and into the ground, and he died. Psalm 68:21 Surely God will crush the heads of His enemies, the hairy crowns of those who persist in guilty ways. Habakkuk 3:13 You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah The stone sank into his forehead, Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. Daniel 2:34-35 As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. Matthew 21:44 He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” and he fell facedown on the ground. Numbers 22:31 Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand. And Balaam bowed low and fell facedown. Treasury of Scripture And David put his hand in his bag, and took there a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell on his face to the earth. smote 1 Kings 22:34 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. 2 Kings 9:24 And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. 1 Corinthians 1:27,28 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; … Jump to Previous Bag Band Brow David Deep Earth Hand Hurled Leather Philistine Putteth Reaching Sank Sinketh Sling Slung Smiteth Smote Stone Straight Struck Sunk Thence VesselJump to Next Bag Band Brow David Deep Earth Hand Hurled Leather Philistine Putteth Reaching Sank Sinketh Sling Slung Smiteth Smote Stone Straight Struck Sunk Thence Vessel1 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 Then David reached into his bag David's action of reaching into his bag signifies preparation and faith. He had previously selected five smooth stones from a brook, demonstrating his reliance on God rather than conventional weapons. This act reflects the biblical principle of using what God has provided, as seen in the story of Moses and his staff (Exodus 4:2-4). took out a stone and slung it striking the Philistine on the forehead The stone sank into his forehead and he fell facedown on the ground Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidA young shepherd boy, the future king of Israel, who demonstrates faith and courage by confronting Goliath with only a sling and a stone. 2. Goliath A Philistine giant and warrior who defies the armies of Israel, representing the challenges and opposition faced by God's people. 3. The Philistines An ancient people and frequent adversaries of Israel, symbolizing the worldly forces that oppose God's purposes. 4. The Valley of Elah The battlefield where the confrontation between David and Goliath takes place, representing the spiritual battlegrounds in our lives. 5. The Sling and Stone Simple tools used by David, symbolizing the power of God working through humble means to achieve victory. Teaching Points Faith Over FearDavid's confidence in God allowed him to face Goliath without fear. We are called to trust God in the face of our own giants. God Uses the Humble David's victory with a sling and stone shows that God often uses humble means and people to accomplish His purposes. Spiritual Preparation David's past experiences as a shepherd prepared him for this moment. Our daily walk with God prepares us for future challenges. Divine Empowerment The stone sinking into Goliath's forehead illustrates God's power working through David. We must rely on God's strength rather than our own. Victory in Christ Just as David's victory over Goliath foreshadowed Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, we too can experience victory through Jesus. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:49?2. How does David's faith in God inspire your daily battles against challenges? 3. What does David's victory teach about God's power over seemingly impossible odds? 4. How can 1 Samuel 17:49 deepen your trust in God's protection and guidance? 5. What other Bible stories demonstrate God using the weak to overcome the strong? 6. How can you apply David's courage in your personal spiritual battles today? 7. How did David's faith influence his victory over Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:49? 8. What does 1 Samuel 17:49 reveal about God's power working through unlikely individuals? 9. How does 1 Samuel 17:49 challenge our understanding of strength and weakness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. Is it scientifically plausible for a single stone to fell a trained giant warrior (1 Samuel 17:49)? 12. What does the Bible say about gun confiscation? 13. What does the Bible say about gun confiscation? 14. What does the Bible say about brain injury? What Does 1 Samuel 17:49 Mean Then David reached into his bag• David had already chosen five smooth stones earlier that day (1 Samuel 17:40), showing deliberate preparation while still relying on God. • His action mirrors Proverbs 21:31—“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.” Practical readiness and trust can—and should—walk together. took out a stone • One ordinary stone, not a sword or spear, underlines how “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). • The lone stone also recalls Zechariah 4:6: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” affirming that true deliverance cannot be credited to human hardware. and slung it • Slingers were formidable in ancient warfare (Judges 20:16), yet the emphasis here is on God guiding the shot. • This moment pictures 2 Corinthians 10:4: “The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world; instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” striking the Philistine on the forehead • The exposed forehead was the only vulnerable spot on Goliath’s armor, confirming divine precision (Psalm 37:23). • Genesis 3:15 foretells the head of evil being crushed; David’s blow anticipates that promise in miniature form. The stone sank into his forehead • The wording stresses a lethal, decisive impact—no lucky bounce, but unstoppable force granted by the LORD (Psalm 144:1: “Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war”). • Habakkuk 3:13 speaks of God “crushing the head of the house of the wicked,” echoing the same outcome here. and he fell facedown on the ground • Just as Dagon toppled facedown before the ark (1 Samuel 5:4), the pagan champion falls before the living God. • Psalm 9:3 comes alive: “When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You.” Total defeat leaves no question about whose glory is on display. summary Every phrase in 1 Samuel 17:49 spotlights God’s sovereign ability to save through humble means. David’s readiness, the single stone, the flawless shot, and Goliath’s dramatic fall together declare that the LORD fights for His people and fulfills His promises with literal, historic accuracy that still strengthens faith today. (49) And smote the Philistine in the forehead.--The LXX. add the words "through the helm" The Greek translators could not understand the fact of the forehead being unprotected. But the head-pieces of the armour then do not appear to have possessed "visors;" the face was covered with the heavy shield, which was borne, we are told (1Samuel 17:7), before him. No doubt the Philistine, utterly despising his youthful "unarmed" antagonist, advanced towards him without using, as was customary, the face protection of the shield.Slinging stones had been brought among the Israelites to an extraordinary perfection. Many years before this time we read that in the tribe of Benjamin were "700 chosen men left-handed; every one could sling stones at an hair's breadth, and not miss" (Judges 20:16). A work by W. Vischer, on "Ancient Slings" (Basel, 1866), quoted by Lange, speaks of slingers who could hit the part of the enemy's face at which they aimed. Hebrew Then Davidדָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse reached וַיִּשְׁלַח֩ (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his bag, הַכֶּ֗לִי (hak·ke·lî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take out מִשָּׁ֥ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither a stone אֶ֙בֶן֙ (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone and slung it, וַיְקַלַּ֔ע (way·qal·la‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7049: To sling, hurl forth striking וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the Philistine הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the forehead. מִצְח֑וֹ (miṣ·ḥōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4696: Brow, forehead The stone הָאֶ֙בֶן֙ (hā·’e·ḇen) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone sank וַתִּטְבַּ֤ע (wat·tiṭ·ba‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2883: To sink, sink down into his forehead, בְּמִצְח֔וֹ (bə·miṣ·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4696: Brow, forehead and he fell וַיִּפֹּ֥ל (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie facedown פָּנָ֖יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face on the ground. אָֽרְצָה׃ (’ā·rə·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links 1 Samuel 17:49 NIV1 Samuel 17:49 NLT 1 Samuel 17:49 ESV 1 Samuel 17:49 NASB 1 Samuel 17:49 KJV 1 Samuel 17:49 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:49 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:49 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:49 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:49 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:49 David put his hand in his bag (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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