Havia um rapazinho chamado Davi. Ele era um pastor e cuidava das ovelhas da seu pai todos os dias.

Davi no era grando, rico e nem importante. Mas ele amava a Deus, e Deus tinha uma misso para ele. David

There once was a young boy named David. He was a shepherd, and every day he took care of his fathers sheep. David wasnt big, rich or important, but he loved God, and God had a very special plan for him.

Davi era corajoso. Um dia ouviu um rugido. Olhou para trs e viu um leo se aproximando! Davi orou a Deus e, pegando a sua funda, colocou uma pedrinha para atirar no animal. Girou a funda e a pedra saiu voando e acertou o leo em cheio. As ovelhas estavam seguras novamente.
David was very brave. One day he heard a snarl behind him. A lion was approaching! With a prayer to God, David pulled out his sling and put a small stone inside it. He spun his sling round and round, and then the stone flew through the air, knocking the lion down. The sheep were safe again.

Naquela poca os israelitas estavam em guerra com os filisteus. Os filisteus queriam conquistar os israelitas para serem seus escravos. Davi tinha sete irmos. Trs deles tinham ido para a guerra. Um dia seu pai lhe disse: Davi, quero que v ao acampamento do exrcito, onde seus irmos esto. Leve para eles esta comida gostosa da sua me. Vou sim, disse Davi.
In those days, the Israelites were at war with the philistines. The philistines wanted to enslave the people of Israel. David had seven brothers and three of them had gone to fight in the war. One day, Davids father called him. Go to the army camp where your brothers are, to bring them some of your mothers good food. Yes, Father, David said.

Quando se aproximou ao acampamento, ouviu uma algazarra e o barulho de armaduras. Subiu at um morrinho para ver o que estava acontecendo. Davi arregalou os olhos de surpresa quando viu um gigante no acampamento do exrcito filisteu! Uu! Ele deve ter o dobre do meu tamanho! Davi pensou.
As David neared the army camp he could hear loud voices and the clanging of armor. He climbed a nearby hill to see what all the commotion was about. Davids eyes widened as he looked over towards the Philistine army camp and saw a huge Philistine giant! Wow! He must be at least twice my size! David thought.

Naquele momento o gigante comeou a berrar: Manden um homem para me enfrentar e vamos ver! Se ele me derrotar, ns seremos seus escravos, mas se eu mat-lo, vocs sero nossos escravos! Ha, ha, ha, ha! L no acampamento dos israelitas todos estavam em silncio, com medo de desafiar aquele gigante to forte.
Just then the giant Goliath started shouting at the top of his voice. Send out a man to fight me, one on one! If he defeats me, then we will be your servants. But if I kill him, then you will be our servants! Ha ha ha ha ha! There was no answer from the Israelite camp. Everyone was afraid to challenge Goliath.

Eu vou lutar contra Golias! Davi exclamou para os irmos e para os outors soldados. Os soldados o leveram ato rei Saul, o comandante do exrcito. No princpio Saul no gostou da idia, mas Davi disse: Deus j me ajudou a matar animais selvagens que tentaram atacar as minhas ovelhas. Sei que Deus vai me ajudar agora a derrotar tambm este gigante filisteu!
Ill fight Goliath! David said to his brothers and the other soldiers. The soldiers brought him to King Saul, the head of the army. Saul did not like the idea at first, but David said, God has helped me to kill wild animals who tried to attack my sheep. I know that He will help me now to also defeat this Philistine giant.

Saul ofereceu a Davi a sua armadura e espada, mas quando ele a colocou, era to pesada que nem conseguia se mexer direito. Ento decidiu: No preciso desta armadura nem espada. Deus vai me ajudar a vencer esta batalha. E l foi ele para enfrentar Golias, com s uma funda e cinco deixos no bolso.
King Saul offered David his armor and his sword. But it was so heavy that he could hardly move it. I dont need this armor or sword, David said. God will help me to win this battle. With only his sling in his hand, and five smooth stones in his pocket, David went out onto the battlefield to meet Goliath.

Golias riu quando viu Davi se aproximar, achando que ia ser bem fcil vence-lo. Pedindo ajuda a Deus, Davi correu na direo de Golias. Enquanto corria, ele ia girando a sua funda cada vez mais rpido at lanar uma pedrinha contra ele. L pedrinha acertou Golias bem na testa. E o gigante caiu! Golias foi derrotado por um pastorzinho!
Goliath laughed when he saw David coming. Goliath thought this was a fight he could easily win. David called out to God for help. Then he swung his sling around, faster and faster, until a smooth stone went flying out. It flew across the field and hit Goliaths forehead. Down the giant fell! Goliath was dead defeated by a small shepherd boy!

Os soldados filisteus largaram suas armas e comearam a correr o mais rpido possvel para longe do campo de batalha. Os soldados israelitas foram atrs deles e venceram! E tudo porque o pequeno Davi foi corajosos, teve f e confiou em Deus. Davi continuou amando a Deus e seguindo os Seus caminhos. E muitos anos depois, quando o rei Saul morreu, Davi se tornou o rei de Israel!
The Philistine soldiers dropped their weapons and began to run as fast as they could away from the battlefield. The Israelite soldiers chased them, and were victorious! All because of little David, his bravery and his faith and trust in God. David continued to love God and follow His ways. And many years later, after King Saul died, David became the next king of Israel!

Davi governou Israel por bastante tempo, e ensinou o povo a amar a Deus e a servi-lO. Davi tambm comps muitas canes que eram oraes e louvores a Deus. Chamavam-se salmos e se encontram na Bblia. Essas canes servem para nos lembrar que no importa quem somos, aonde vamos ou o que fazemos Deus tem um amor bem especial por ns.
David ruled Israel for a very long time, and taught the people to love God and serve Him. David also wrote many songs of prayer and praise to God, called psalms, which are recorded in the Bible. These songs are a reminder that no matter who we are, where we go or what we do, God loves each one of us in a very special way.

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