1 Samuel 17:41
And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And the Philistine came on, and drew near unto David,.... By slow paces, because of the weight of his armour, and bulk of his body, yet with a haughty air, and a proud gait:
and the man that bare…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
The man that bare the shield - See on Sa1 17:7 (note).
We are now coming near this famous combat, and have in these verses the preparations and remonstrances made on both sides.
I. The preparations made on both sides for the encounter. The Philistine was…
The victory of faith. The flight of the Philistines
41. This verse is not found in the Sept. (B).