24. Fled from him, and were sore afraid The Israelitish host shrunk backward and trembled before the insolent giant. The whole context shows that there was no actual flight of the whole army, but skirmishing parties may have gone down to the valley, and when Goliath came forth they made a rapid retreat to the camp. read more
25. The man who killeth him, the king will enrich It is every way probable that in his dismay and terror before the challenge of Goliath, Saul had made such offers as are here specified; but the fact that we have no record of their fulfilment has been construed into an argument against the genuineness of this section. This argument at best is only one from silence. But in reply we urge that Saul’s inquiry respecting David’s father, (vers. 55-58,) and his proposal to give him his daughter... read more
28. I know thy pride “Eliab sought for the splinter in his brother’s eye, and was not aware of the beam in his own.” Keil. read more
29. Is there not a cause Literally, Is not that word ? What wrong have I committed? Is not that word that simple inquiry allowable? He thought his brother very sensitive. read more
34. A lion, and a bear The prowess of the lion is well known. It is a testimony of Samson’s mighty power that he rent a lion as he would have rent a kid. Judges 14:6. No ordinary man would, therefore, dare to fight the king of beasts. “The Syrian bear still found on the higher mountains of this country is perhaps equally to be dreaded in a close personal encounter. The inhabitants of Hermon say that when he is chased up the mountain he will cast back large stones upon his pursuers with... read more
40. Smooth stones Such as would pass most easily and rapidly through the air. The torrent bed of the Wady es-Sumt is said to be lined with smooth pebbles. A scrip A pouch; a knapsack. Sling On the use of this instrument in ancient warfare, see note on Judges 20:16. read more
43-47. Such parleying and threats as these verses record were common in ancient times between contending heroes. Numerous examples may be found in Homer. read more
49. In his forehead The only unprotected portion of his body. According to the Septuagint, however, the stone passed through Goliath’s helmet. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 17:22
22. His carriage That which he carried. Margin, the vessels from upon him. The parched ears, the ten loaves, and the cheeses which Jesse had sent by him to the camp. The keeper of the carriage The overseer of the supplies; the quartermaster. read more