1 Samuel 17:19

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

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Interpretation

Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs, so as to serve his designs.

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 17:17-19.

1 Samuel 17:17 1 Samuel 17:18 1 Samuel 17:19

Glossary

Saul Person: Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .
Valley of Elah Place: Biblical valley. Modern identification: Valley of Elah.