1 Samuel 17:33
“And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul said to David, thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him,.... Had neither strength of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou art but a youth - Supposed to be about twenty-two or twenty-three years of age.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:31-39
David is at length presented to Saul for his champion (Sa1 17:31) and he bravely undertakes to fight the Philistine (Sa1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thou art but a youth Compared with the giant David was but a youth, though he had already shown sufficient promise to be…
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