Ben Sira 47:1-8

1 After him came Nathan, who was a prophet at the time of David. 1
2 As the choice fat portion of the fellowship offering is reserved for the Lord, so David was chosen from among the Israelites. 2
3 He played with lions and bears as if they were lambs or little goats.
4 When he was still a boy, he killed a giant to rescue his people. He put a stone in his sling, took aim, and put an end to Goliath's bragging.
5 He prayed to the Lord, the Most High, and was given the strength to kill that famous soldier, so that the nations would have respect for the power of his people.
6 The people honored him for killing his tens of thousands, and when he was crowned king, they praised him for being chosen by the Lord.
7 He wiped out all his enemies and permanently crushed the Philistines, so that they never again became a threat.
8 In everything David did, he gave thanks and praise to the Holy Lord, the Most High. He loved his Creator and sang praises to him with all his heart.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 47.1 2 Samuel 7.2, 3; 12.1.
  • 2. 47.2-11 1 Samuel 17.34--18.7; 2 Samuel 5.7; 8.1; 12.13.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.