1Sa 17:51 | MHM | STEP | v. 51 : David ran to Goliath, took Goliath’s own sword, and cut off his head (1 Samuel 17:51 ). David did not need his own sword; God made Goliath’s own weapon the tool of his defeat. God is honored when He uses the plans or weapons of His enemies against them, as the scripture says, He makes their own tongues fall upon themselves (Psalm 64:8 ). v. 51–52 : When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they ran away in fear. The Israelites shouted and chased the Philistines all the way to their cities (1 Samuel 17:52 ). The defeat of Goliath gave Israel courage and hope.

‏ 1 Samuel 17:51

v. 51: David ran to Goliath, took Goliath’s own sword, and cut off his head (1 Samuel 17:51 ^a). David did not need his own sword; God made Goliath’s own weapon the tool of his defeat. God is honored when He uses the plans or weapons of His enemies against them, as the scripture says, He makes their own tongues fall upon themselves (Psalm 64:8 ^b).

v. 51–52: When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they ran away in fear. The Israelites shouted and chased the Philistines all the way to their cities (1 Samuel 17:52 ^c). The defeat of Goliath gave Israel courage and hope.