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John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:40

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.Staff — His shepherd's staff. These arms in themselves were contemptible, yet chosen by David; because he had no skill to use other arms; because he had inward assurance of the victory, even by these weapons; and because such a conquest would be more honourable to God, and most... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:41

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.Drew near — Probably a signal was made, that his challenge was accepted. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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.Fair — Not having so much as the countenance of a martial person. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:43

And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.Dog — Dost thou think to beat me as easily as thou wouldst thy dog? read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:46

This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.A God — Heb. that God, the only true God, is for Israel; or on Israel's side, and against you. Or, that Israel hath a God, a God indeed, one who is able to help them; and not such an impotent idol as... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:47

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.Saveth — That is, that he can save without these arms, and with the most contemptible weapons.The battle — That is, the events of war are wholly in his power.He will — David speaks thus confidently, because he was assured of it by a particular inspiration. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:48

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.Drew nigh — Like a stalking mountain.Ran — So far was he from fear! read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 17:49

And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.Forehead — Probably the proud giant had lift up that part of his helmet which covered his fore-head; in contempt of David and his weapons, and by the singular direction of providence. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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.David took — Hence it appears, that David was not a little man, as many fancy; but a man of considerable bulk and strength, because he was able to manage a giant's sword. The stone threw him down to the earth, and bereaved him of sense and motion; but there remained some life... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 17:12-31

12-31. By many critics this passage has been regarded as an interpolation, chiefly for the following reasons: (1.) It is wanting in the Vatican Codex of the Septuagint. But if it were wanting in every copy of the Septuagint, this alone would be no sufficient reason for its rejection; for it can be shown that the translators of that version sometimes made omissions and additions at pleasure. (2.) After what had been written in 1 Samuel 16:1-12, the statements here made (1 Samuel 17:12-14)... read more

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