1 Samuel 17:51
“Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore David ran and stood upon the Philistine,.... Upon his carcass, as it lay prostrate on the ground, and trampled…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Champion - Quite a different word from that so rendered in 1Sa 17:4, 1Sa 17:23; better “warrior.”
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled - They were panic-struck; and not being willing to fulfill…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:48-58
Here is 1. The engagement between the two champions, Sa1 17:48. To this engagement the Philistine advanced with a great…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
their champion Their mighty man: a different word from that in 1Sa 17:17; 1Sa 17:17.
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