GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Philistine, preceded by the man carrying his shield, was coming closer and closer to David.

American Standard Version
And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

Berean Study Bible
Now the Philistine came closer and closer to David, with his shield-bearer before him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Philistine came on, and drew nigh against David, and his armourbearer before him.

English Revised Version
And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

King James Bible
And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

World English Bible
The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Philistine goeth on, going and drawing near unto David, and the man bearing the buckler is before him,

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