1 Samuel 17:8
“And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel,.... He stood in the valley between the two armies, and cried with a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I a Philistine - The Targum adds much to this speech. This is the substance: "I am Goliath the Philistine of Gath, who…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:1-11
It was not long ago that the Philistines were soundly beaten, and put to the worse, before Israel, and they would have…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
am not I a Philistine Rather, the Philistine; the representative of the nation. The Targum puts a long speech into…
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