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1 Samuel 17:47
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And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.
About 1 Samuel 17:47
1 Samuel 17:47 from 1 Samuel speaks directly to The Battle Belongs to the Lord in the Bible and Battle in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 2 Chronicles 20:15
“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
- Exodus 14:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
- Deuteronomy 20:4
“For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
- Psalms 24:8
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:17
“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.”
How to Apply 1 Samuel 17:47
Study 1 Samuel 17:47 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 1 Samuel. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of The Battle Belongs to the Lord in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.