1 Samuel 17:41-44
Verse 41 The man that bare the shield - See on 1Sam 17:7 (note). Verse 42 He disdained him - He held him in contempt; he saw that he was young, and from his ruddy complexion supposed him to be effeminate. Verse 43 Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? - It is very likely that Goliath did not perceive the sling, which David might have kept coiled up within his hand. Cursed David by his gods - Prayed his gods to curse him. This long parley between David and Goliath is quite in the style of those times. A Hindoo sometimes in a fit of anger says to his enemy, The goddess Kalee shall devour thee! May Doorga destroy thee! Homer's heroes have generally an altercation before they engage; and sometimes enter into geographical and genealogical discussions, and vaunt and scold most contemptibly. Verse 44 Come to me, and I will give thy flesh - He intended, as soon as he could lay hold on him, to pull him to pieces.
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