John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:45
Then said David to the Philistine ,.... In answer to the contempt he held him in, and to the threatening words he gave him: thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield ; the word for "shield" is not the same with that so rendered, 1 Samuel 17:41 ; which his armourbearer carried before him, but with that translated a "target", which was between his shoulders, 1 Samuel 17:6 ; however, they were all weapons of war, either defensive or offensive: but I come to... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:40-47
We are now coming near this famous combat, and have in these verses the preparations and remonstrances made on both sides. I. The preparations made on both sides for the encounter. The Philistine was already fixed, as he had been daily for the last forty days. Well might he go with his armour, for he had sufficiently proved it. Only we are told (1 Sam. 17:41) that he came on and drew near, a signal, it is likely, being given that his challenge was accepted, and, as if he distrusted his helmet... read more