The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 17:41
1 Samuel 17:41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David.Combat and consequencesThe inward preparation through outward trial may have been hidden from David. We are not permitted to know the why of many an hour of discipline; God lets when wait on why! David urges his suit; he wishes to go. Every warrior called of God has weapons for use that no Saul can give. Dependence alone upon God gives wonderful independence of men. Behind the outer world record, there is always the inner and... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 17:1-58
1 Samuel 17:4 . There went out a champion, Goliath of Gath; a military character well known to the Hebrews. More than thirty years before he had scattered the army of Israel, slain the sons of Eli, and captured the ark, so that even heroes trembled at his name. His height was six cubits and a span; that is, nine feet six inches. Genesis 6:4. Numbers 13:28. 1 Samuel 17:5 . A coat of mail; made of plates of foliated brass, with joints to admit of muscular motion in the arms and the body.... read more