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Berean Standard Bible

“For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.”

1 Samuel 17:16

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Study note

Goliath has been coming out every morning and evening to challenge Israel, and Saul and his army are paralyzed by fear. David has been sent by his father to bring supplies to his brothers.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.

World English Bible (WEB)

The Philistine came near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Philistine came near every morning and evening for forty days.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Venía pues aquel Filisteo por la mañana y á la tarde, y presentóse por cuarenta días.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Durante cuarenta días, dos veces al día, por la mañana y por la tarde, el gigante estuvo desafiando a los ejércitos de Israel.

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