1 Chronicles 11:23
“And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Five cubits high - About 7 ft. 6 in. high. The height is not so great as that recorded of other giants.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear - See the note on Sa2 23:21.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 11:10-47
We have here an account of David's worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
ofgreat stature Heb. "of measurement." Samuel has a better reading, "a goodly man" (man of presence), "goodliness"…
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