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1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 17 (58 verses)): Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Soco , which belongeth to Judah , and pitched between Soco and Azekah , in Ephes–dammim. And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the ... Mentions: Judah , Saul , Jacob/Israel , David , Jesse , Soco, Azekah , Gath , Ekron , Shaaraim 1 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Canaanite Conquest & Period of the Judges —After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Samuel (Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah ): Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 1 , 1 Samuel 2 , 1 Samuel 3 ) Othniel (Generation 27 • Child of Kenaz ): ( Joshua 15:17 , Judges 3:9 ) Othniel judged Israel 40 years: 1409-1369 BCE ( Judges 3:11 ). (mentioned in Joshua 15 , Judges 1 , Judges 3 ) Merib-baal (Generation 32 • Child of Jonathan ): ( 1 Chronicles 9:40 ) Called Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4 and 2 Samuel 9 (mentioned in 2 Samuel 4 , 2 Samuel 9 , 1 Chronicles 9 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Bethlehem 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 35:19 , Gen 48:7 , Judg 12:8 , Judg 12:10 , Judg 17:7 , Judg 17:8 .) Amalek (region. Referenced in Ex 17:8 , Ex 17:9 , Ex 17:10 , Ex 17:11 , Ex 17:13 .) Succoth 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 33:17 , Josh 13:27 , Judg 8:5 , Judg 8:6 , Judg 8:8 , Judg 8:14 .) Ramah 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:25 , Josh 19:8 , Judg 4:5 , Judg 19:13 , 1 Kgs 15:17 , 1 Kgs 15:21 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Samuel 17:14 : "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul ."; 1 Samuel 17:56 : "And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is."; 1 Samuel 17:16 : "And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Samuel 17 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 17 (58 verses)), 1 Samuel 3 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)), 1 Samuel 8 (1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

1 Samuel 17
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1 Samuel • Chapter 17 (58 verses)

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Soco , which belongeth to Judah , and pitched between Soco and Azekah , in Ephes–dammim. And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the ... Mentions: Judah , Saul , Jacob/Israel , David , Jesse , Soco, Azekah , Gath , Ekron , Shaaraim 1 .

1 Samuel Chapter 17, Verse 45

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 17:45

1 Samuel 6:17
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1 Samuel Chapter 6, Verse 17

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 6:17

Samuel
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Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah

Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 )

1 Samuel Chapter 17, Verse 51

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 17:51

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Overview of 1 Samuel charting Israel 's transition to monarchy through the prophet Samuel , King Saul 's tragic fall into pride, and David 's faithful rise through humility.

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1 Samuel 3
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1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli . And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp o... Mentions: Samuel , Eli, Jacob/Israel , Dan , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 8
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1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)

And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel . Now the name of his firstborn was Joel ; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and p... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Joel , Ramah 1 , Egypt .

Bethlehem 1
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Biblical Place • 31.705°N, 35.210°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 35:19 , Gen 48:7 , Judg 12:8 , Judg 12:10 , Judg 17:7 , Judg 17:8 .

1 Samuel 7
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1 Samuel • Chapter 7 (17 verses)

And the men of Kirjath–jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the Lord. And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath–jearim, that the time was long; for it wa... Mentions: Abinadab , Eleazar , Jacob/Israel , Samuel , Mizpah 3 , Shen , Ekron , Gath , Gilgal 1 .

1 Samuel Map
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Interactive Book Map • 1 Samuel

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of 1 Samuel .

1 Samuel
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Old Testament • 31 Chapters

1 Samuel (Old Testament, 31 chapters). Key figures: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Phinehas . Key places: Ephraim , Shiloh , Ramah 1 , Egypt , Dan , Aphek 2 . Opens with: "Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son o..."

1 Samuel 16
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1 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)

And the Lord said unto Samuel , How long wilt thou mourn for Saul , seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel ? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. And Samuel said, How can I go? if S... Mentions: Samuel, Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jesse , Eliab , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 4
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1 Samuel • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

And the word of Samuel came to all Israel . Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben–ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek . And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel, Eli , Phinehas , Benjamin , Aphek 2 , Shiloh .

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

1 Samuel 15
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1 Samuel • Chapter 15 (35 verses)

Samuel also said unto Saul , The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel : now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel , how he laid wait for him in the way, ... Mentions: Samuel , Saul , Jacob/Israel, Amalek , Judah , Egypt , Telaim , Havilah 2 , Shur .

1 Samuel 24:1
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1 Samuel Chapter 24, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 24:1

1 Samuel 10
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1 Samuel • Chapter 10 (27 verses)

Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benj... Mentions: Samuel , Benjamin , Kish , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Zelzah , Tabor 1 , Gilgal 1 , Mizpah 3 , Egypt .

1 Samuel Chapter 16, Verse 23

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 16:23

2 Samuel 17
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2 Samuel • Chapter 17 (29 verses)

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will ... Mentions: David , Jacob/Israel , Dan , Zadok , Jonathan , Bahurim , Jerusalem , Jordan , Mahanaim .

Amalek
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Biblical Place • 30.660°N, 34.836°E

region. Referenced in Ex 17:8 , Ex 17:9 , Ex 17:10 , Ex 17:11 , Ex 17:13 .

Succoth 1
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Biblical Place • 32.200°N, 35.633°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 33:17 , Josh 13:27 , Judg 8:5 , Judg 8:6 , Judg 8:8 , Judg 8:14 .

1 Samuel 12
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1 Samuel • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Samuel said unto all Israel , Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Moab , Egypt , Hazor 1 , Ammon .

1 Samuel 2
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1 Samuel • Chapter 2 (36 verses)

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk n... Mentions: Elkanah , Eli , Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Phinehas , Ramah 1 , Shiloh , Egypt .

2 Samuel 5:9
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2 Samuel Chapter 5, Verse 9

Scripture passage in 2 Samuel 5:9

Othniel
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Generation 27 • Child of Kenaz

( Joshua 15:17 , Judges 3:9 ) Othniel judged Israel 40 years: 1409-1369 BCE ( Judges 3:11 ).

1 Samuel 28
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1 Samuel • Chapter 28 (25 verses)

And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel . And Achish said unto David , Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , David, Samuel , Saul , Amalek , Ramah 1 , Shunem , Gilboa .

Merib-baal
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Generation 32 • Child of Jonathan

( 1 Chronicles 9:40 ) Called Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4 and 2 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 13
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1 Samuel • Chapter 13 (23 verses)

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel , Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel ; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin : and the rest of the people he sent eve... Mentions: Saul, Jacob/Israel, Jonathan , Benjamin , Gad , Michmash , Gibeah 1 , Geba 1 , Gilgal 1 , Jordan .

1 Samuel 11
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1 Samuel • Chapter 11 (15 verses)

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh –gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all y... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Saul , Samuel , Judah , Ammonites , Jabesh, Gibeah 1 , Bezek 1 , Gilgal 1 .

1 Samuel 6
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1 Samuel • Chapter 6 (21 verses)

And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. And they said, If ye send away the ark of the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Abel , Ekron , Ashdod , Gaza , Ashkelon , Gath .

Ramah 1
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Biblical Place • 31.896°N, 35.202°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:25 , Josh 19:8 , Judg 4:5 , Judg 19:13 , 1 Kgs 15:17 , 1 Kgs 15:21 .

1 Samuel 25
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1 Samuel • Chapter 25 (44 verses)

And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah . And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran . And there was a man in Maon , whose possessions were in Carmel ; and the man was very great, and he had... Mentions: Samuel , David , Abigail , Caleb , Jesse , Ramah 1 , Paran , Maon , Carmel , Jezreel 2 .

1 Samuel 1
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1 Samuel • Chapter 1 (28 verses)

Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim , and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph , an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninn... Mentions: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Shiloh , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 29
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1 Samuel • Chapter 29 (11 verses)

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek : and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel . And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rearward with Achish. Then said the prin... Mentions: David , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Aphek 2 , Jezreel 2 .

1 Samuel 5
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1 Samuel • Chapter 5 (12 verses)

And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben–ezer unto Ashdod . When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ashdod, Gath , Ekron .

Scripture Passages (24)

1 Samuel 17:14 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul .

1 Samuel 17:56 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.

1 Samuel 17:16 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

1 Samuel 17:29 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

1 Samuel 17:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

1 Samuel 17:15 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Beth–lehem.

1 Samuel 17:53 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.

1 Samuel 17:6 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

1 Samuel 17:11 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

1 Samuel 17:24 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And all the men of Israel , when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

1 Samuel 17:17 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

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;

1 Samuel 17:31 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul : and he sent for him.

1 Samuel 17:19 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

Now Saul , and they, and all the men of Israel , were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

1 Samuel 17:27 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

1 Samuel 17:41 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

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

1 Samuel 17:10 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

And Samuel called the people together unto the Lord to Mizpah ;

1 Samuel 17:18 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead .

1 Samuel 17:54 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem ; but he put his armour in his tent.

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel .

1 Samuel 17:30 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:

1 Samuel 17:32 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17 KJV

And David said to Saul , Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

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