1 Samuel 17:50 Meaning and Explanation
“So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.”
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Read Full Chapter →David triumphs over Goliath with only a sling and a stone, having no sword.
What Does 1 Samuel 17:50 Mean?
The narrator sums up the wonder: David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, striking and killing the giant, and there was no sword in the hand of David. The verse makes certain we miss nothing of the marvel.
The point is pressed home by that closing phrase: no sword in his hand. The victory cannot be credited to weapons or strength, for David had neither. It belonged to the Lord, won through the faith of one who trusted Him. So God arranges His deliverances that the glory is unmistakably His, and no flesh can boast before Him.
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What does 1 Samuel 17:50 mean?
David triumphs over Goliath with only a sling and a stone, having no sword.