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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:29-45

Three victories in one day. Here the history assumes the charm of romance, and David stands forth a hero above all Greek and Roman fame. By the grace of God he won three victories in quick succession. 1 . Over the spirit of auger. When David, shocked to see all Israel defied and daunted by one Philistine, showed his feeling to the men that stood by him, his eldest brother, Eliab, sneered at him openly, and taunted him with being fit only to keep sheep, or to look at battles which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:30-31

Manner . Literally, word, the noun translated cause in 1 Samuel 17:29 , and meaning in both verses "conversation." It occurs here thrice, the Hebrew being, "And he spake according to this word: and the people returned him a word according to the former word." And as David thus persisted in his indignant remonstrances at the ranks of the living God being thus dishonoured by no man accepting the challenge, they rehearsed them before Saul, who thereupon sent for him. And thus David a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Reasonable confidence in God. The facts are— 1 . David's words being reported to Saul, he sends for him. 2 . David volunteers to go forth and fight the Philistine. 3 . In justification of his confidence, he refers to God's deliverance of him from the lion and bear. 4 . Saul bids him go, and desires for him the Lord's presence. It was doubtless a relief to Saul to be informed that at least there was one in Israel who dared to accept the Philistine's challenge. His surprise... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:32-33

On being brought before the king, David says, Let no man's heart fail because of him, i.e. "on account of this Philistine." Literally it is "upon him," and some therefore translate "within him." The Septuagint forman reads "my lord"—"Let not my lord's heart fail within him." Probably "within him" is the best rendering of the phrase. Thou art but a youth. I.e. "a lad" (see on 1 Samuel 1:24 ; 1 Samuel 2:18 ). It is the word applied to David's brethren in 1 Samuel 16:11 , and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:34-36

David does not appeal to any feat of arms. He may have served with credit in repelling some Philistine foray, but these combats with wild beasts, fought without the presence of spectators, and with no regent necessity (as most shepherds would have been too glad to compound with such enemies by letting them take a lamb without molestation), still more clearly proved David's fearless nature. Lions and bears were both common in ancient times in Palestine, when the country was more densely covered... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:37

Saul said unto David, Go. The king's consent was necessary before David could act as the champion of the Israelites. It was a courageous act in Saul to give his permission, considering the conditions of the combat (see 1 Samuel 17:9 ), but the two arguments here given persuaded him: the first, David's strong confidence in Jehovah, insuring his courage; and, secondly, the coolness and bravery he had shown in these dangerous encounters with savage animals. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Saul armed David with his armour. Rather, "Saul clad David in his war dress." The word does not mean arms, either offensive or defensive; for in 1 Samuel 4:12 , where it is rendered "clothes," we read of its being rent. It occurs again in 1 Samuel 18:4 , and is there rendered "garments.'' Strictly it was the soldier's coat, worn under his armour, and girt close to the body by the sword belt. It does not follow that David was as tall as Saul because he thus put on his military coat; for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Naturalness. The facts are— 1 . Saul clothes David with his armour. 2 . David, distrusting its value, puts it aside. 3 . He goes forth to the conflict armed only with a sling and a stone. There is a curious blending of cowardice, prudence, and folly in Saul's conduct. Not daring to fight the foe, he hesitates not to accept a youth; and while providing ordinary armour for his defence, he fails to see that an armed youth would really be at a disadvantage with an armed giant.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 17:34

The narrative does not make it certain whether the lion and the bear came on one and the same, or on two different occasions. If it was on one occasion, the probability would be that the bear, having seized a lamb and carrying it off, a lion appeared to dispute the prize with the bear, or with David after he had taken it from the bear, and that David killed first one and then the other. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 17:35

His beard - Put here for his throat, or under jaw; neither lion nor bear has a beard properly speaking. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:29-45

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:30-31

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:31-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:32-33

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:34-36

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:37

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:38-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 17:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 17:35

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