1 Samuel 17:42
“And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him,.... He looked about for his antagonist, to take a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He disdained him - He held him in contempt; he saw that he was young, and from his ruddy complexion supposed him to be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:40-47
We are now coming near this famous combat, and have in these verses the preparations and remonstrances made on both…
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