1 Samuel 17:48
1 Samuel 17:48 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.”
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Read Full Chapter →As Goliath advances, David runs eagerly to meet him.
What Does 1 Samuel 17:48 Mean?
The moment of decision arrives. As Goliath rises and draws near, David does not wait or retreat but hastens and runs toward the battle line to meet him. He charges the giant with eager confidence.
David's run is the picture of faith in action, not cautious or hesitant but glad and bold. Sure of the Lord, he closes the distance to the very thing the army has fled for forty days. When God has given a promise, faith does not creep toward the test; it runs to meet it. Trust turns the place of dread into the place of triumph, and David rushes in to claim it.
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What does 1 Samuel 17:48 mean?
As Goliath advances, David runs eagerly to meet him.