1 Samuel 17:45-47

And with a shield. Really, "a javelin" (see on 1 Samuel 17:6 ). David of course menitions only his arms of offence. As Goliath had reviled David by his god, so David now expresses his trust in the God of Israel, even Jehovah of hosts, whom the Philistine was dishonouring. This day. I.e. immediately (see 1 Samuel 14:33 ). Carcases is singular in the Hebrew, but is rightly translated plural, as it is used collectively. That all the earth may know , etc. As we saw on 1 Samuel 17:37 , it was David's strong faith in Jehovah, and his conviction that God was fighting for him in proof of his covenant relation to Israel, that not only nerved him to the battle, but made Saul see in him one fit to be Israel's representative in so hazardous a duel.