Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. 48. ran toward the army ] The battle array of the Philistines. He showed his courage by not waiting for Goliath to approach. The Sept. however … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:48”

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands. 47. the Lord saveth not with sword and spear, &c.] A lesson which is needed at all times, when men are tempted to fall down and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:47”

This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:46”

Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 45. a shield ] A javelin, as in 1Sa 17:6. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:45”

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 44. I will give thy flesh, &c.] Compare Hector’s defiance of Ajax in Hom. Il. XIII. 831: “The flesh Shall glut the dogs and carrion birds of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:44”

And the Philistine said unto David, [Am] I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 43. Am I a dog ] The Sept. (B) reads: “Am I a dog that thou comest to me with a staff and stones? And David said, Nay but worse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:43”

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was [but] a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. 42. he disdained him ] See Pro 16:18. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 42. He disdained him] He held him in contempt; he saw that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:42”

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bore the shield [went] before him. 41 54. The victory of faith. The flight of the Philistines 41. This verse is not found in the Sept. (B). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Sa 17:41 And the Philistine came … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:41”

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling [was] in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 40. five smooth stones out of the brook ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:40”

And David girded his sword upon his armor, and he attempted to go; for he had not proved [it]. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved [them]. And David put them off him. 39. assayed ] i.e. endeavoured. The word is derived from Old Fr. asaier, “to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 17:39”