16 And the Philistine drew near in the morning, and evening, and continued forty days.

17 And Jesse said unto David his son, [a]Take now for thy brethren an Ephah of this parched corn, and these ten cakes, and run to the host to thy brethren.

18 Also carry these ten fresh cheeses unto the captain, and look how thy brethren fare, and receive their [b]pledge.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 17:17 Though Jesse meant one thing, yet God’s providence directed David to another end.
  2. 1 Samuel 17:18 If they have laid anything to gage for their necessity, redeem it out.

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