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Berean Standard Bible

“As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.”

1 Samuel 17:48

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Goliath has mocked Israel's army for forty days, and young David has come to the valley of Elah with his shepherd's gear. After a speech declaring that the battle belongs to the Lord, David stands before the giant.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.

World English Bible (WEB)

When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now when the Philistine made a move and came near to David, David quickly went at a run in the direction of the army, meeting the Philistine face to face.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y aconteció que, como el Filisteo se levantó para ir y llegarse contra David, David se dió priesa, y corrió al combate contra el Filisteo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Goliat avanzó de nuevo y David corrió a su encuentro,

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