1 Samuel 17:18 meaning and explanation
Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.
1 Samuel 17:18, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesse is speaking to his youngest son David, sending him from Bethlehem with food for his three older brothers, who are camped with Saul's army in the Valley of Elah. The Hebrew word shalom, here rendered "assurance," means peace or well-being, so Jesse wants proof that the brothers are safe.
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