The Life of David (Part 2) 1 Samuel 17:1-54
1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. (1 Sam. 17:1)
2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines. (1 Sam. 17:2)
3 The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them. (1 Sam. 17:3)
37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” (1 Sam. 17:37)
38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic 38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. (1 Sam. 17:38)
39 David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. (1 Sam. 17:38)
The Battle Is Fought (17:40-54). David Is Seen Warming Up (17:40-45).
The Battle Is Fought (17:40-54). David Is Seen Warming Up (17:40-45). David is seen looking up (17:46-47).
The Battle Is Fought (17:40-54). David Is Seen Warming Up (17:40-45). David is seen looking up (17:46-47). David is seen wrapping up (17:48-51).
The Battle Is Fought (17:40-54). David Is Seen Warming Up (17:40-45). David is seen looking up (17:46-47). David is seen wrapping up (17:48-51). David is seen mopping up (17:52-54).
There are four lessons which we should learn from this account:
There are four lessons which we should learn from this account: 1) Facing giants is often an intimidating experience.
There are four lessons which we should learn from this account: 1) Facing giants is often an intimidating experience. 2) Doing battle is usually a lonely experience.
3) Trusting the LORD is a stabilizing experience.
3) Trusting the LORD is a stabilizing experience. 4) Winning victories is a memorable experience.
The Life of David (Part 2) 1 Samuel 17:1-54