And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
Parallel translations
- WEB David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and greeted his brothers.
- BSB Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing.
- NKJV And David left his supplies in the hand of the supply keeper, ran to the army, and came and greeted his brothers.
- NASB Then David left the baggage in the care of the baggage keeper and ran to the battle line. And he entered and greeted his brothers.
- NLT David left his things with the keeper of supplies and hurried out to the ranks to greet his brothers.
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Quick answer
David responsibly leaves his supplies with the baggage keeper and runs to greet his brothers. His eagerness and care show a man ready to engage, not flee.
Overview
David secures the provisions before hurrying to the battle line to check on his brothers, fulfilling his father's charge. His running toward the army contrasts sharply with the soldiers who will soon flee from Goliath. The detail of his greeting his brothers shows his warmth and obedience even as God draws him into the heart of the conflict.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Judg 18:15And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
- Isa 10:28He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:
- Luke 10:5–6And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
- Gen 37:14And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.
- Matt 10:12–13And when ye come into an house, salute it.
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