1 Samuel 17:47

1 Samuel 16 1 Samuel 18

1 Samuel 17:47 New International Version (NIV)

⁴⁷All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

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1 Samuel 17:47 in all English translations

1 Samuel 18:17

1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 19

1 Samuel 18:17 New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage; only serve me bravely and fight the battles of the Lord.” For Saul said to himself, “I will not raise a hand against him. Let the Philistines do that!”

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1 Samuel 18:17 in all English translations

1 Samuel 25:28

1 Samuel 24 1 Samuel 26

1 Samuel 25:28 New International Version (NIV)

²⁸“Please forgive your servant’s presumption. The Lord your God will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because you fight the Lord’s battles, and no wrongdoing will be found in you as long as you live.