John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:31
And when the words were heard which David spake ,.... To one, and to another, and these reported to other persons, and so they went from one to another through many hands: they rehearsed them before Saul ; coming to the ears of some of his courtiers and counsellors, or officers about him, they told him what such an one had said: and he sent for him ; to his tent or pavilion where he was, to talk with him on this subject. The whole of 1 Samuel 17:11 is wanting in the Septuagint... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:31-39
David is at length presented to Saul for his champion (1 Sam. 17:31) and he bravely undertakes to fight the Philistine (1 Sam. 17:32): Let no man's heart fail because of him. It would have reflected too much upon the valour of his prince if he had said, Let not thy heart fail; therefore he speaks generally: Let no man's heart fail. A little shepherd, come but this morning from keeping sheep, has more courage than all the mighty men of Israel, and encourages them. Thus does God often send good... read more