Today's Reading | May 13, 2025
1 Samuel 17:12–40
Introduction 1 Samuel 17:12–40: David, Jesse’s youngest son, is told by his father to bring food to his older brothers who are serving in the Israelite army. Goliath comes forward again to challenge the Israelites, and David offers to fight him. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:32 David said to Saul, “Your Majesty, no one should be afraid of this…
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