David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
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David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
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And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?
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And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying: 'What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the taunt from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should have taunted the armies of the living God?'
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Passages linked to 1 Samuel 17:26 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Deuteronomy 5:26 For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the middle of the fire, as we have, and lived?
- 1 Samuel 11:2 Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “On this condition I will make it with you, that all your right eyes be gouged out. I will make this dishonor all Israel.”
- 1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come! Let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us; for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few.”
- 1 Samuel 17:10 The Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel today! Give me a man, that we may fight together!”
- 1 Samuel 17:36 Your servant struck both the lion and the bear. This uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, since he has defied the armies of the living God.”
- 2 Kings 19:4 It may be Yahweh your God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to defy the living God, and will rebuke the words which Yahweh your God has heard. Therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left.’ ”
- Joshua 7:8-9 Oh, Lord, what shall I say, after Israel has turned their backs before their enemies? For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and will surround us, and cut off our name from the earth. What will you do for your great name?”
- Nehemiah 5:9 Also I said, “The thing that you do is not good. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?
- Psalms 44:13 You make us a reproach to our neighbors, a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us.
- Jeremiah 10:10 But Yahweh is the true God. He is the living God, and an everlasting King. At his wrath, the earth trembles. The nations aren’t able to withstand his indignation.
- Daniel 9:16 Lord, according to all your righteousness, let your anger and please let your wrath be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become a reproach to all who are around us.
- Psalms 79:12 Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.
- Joel 2:19 Yahweh answered his people, “Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied with them; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
- 1 John 5:20 We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
- Psalms 74:18 Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, Yahweh. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain This dishonor that he doeth to Israel.
This dishonor that he doeth to Israel.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 1Sa 17:26 And David spake to the men that…
1Sa 17:26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who [is] this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?
Ver. 26. What shall be done to the man?] This he inquireth, non quia victus his pollicitationibus, as Chrysostom saith; not because he was won by these promises, - for as he hardly credited them, so he never claimed them, - but moved with "a zeal of God," and for the honour of his nation, he is willing to enter the contest, and wisheth that the king knew as much. David is not so much encouraged, as enraged against that dead dog, that thus proudly barked against the God of Israel.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain Why should you all be thus dismayed at him?…
Why should you all be thus dismayed at him? he is but a man, and that of an accursed race, a stranger and enemy to God, and no way able to stand before them who have the living and almighty God for their strength and refuge.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And David spake to the men that stood by…
And David spake to the men that stood by him,.... Who were next to him, looking upon the Philistine, and hearing what he said:
saying, what shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine,
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and taketh away the reproach from Israel? which he asked not for the sake of the reward, but to observe the necessity there was of some man's engaging with him, and killing him, or otherwise it would be a reproach to Israel, and to signify that he had an inclination to attempt it:
for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? there were two things which provoked David, and raised indignation in him against this man; the one was, the character of the person that reproached, a Philistine, an uncircumcised person, a profane man, that had no true religion in him, an alien from the commonwealth of Israel, and a stranger to the covenants of promise; and the other was the persons whom he reproached, the armies of the living God, of the King of kings, and Lord of lords; and which in effect was reproaching the Lord himself, and which David, filled with zeal for God, and for his people, could not bear; and the consideration of these things animated him to engage with him, not doubting of success.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain The living God - This fine expression occurs first…
The living God - This fine expression occurs first in Deuteronomy (marginal reference), and next in Jos 3:10, and 2Ki 19:4. We find it twice in the Psalms of David Psa 42:2; Psa 84:2, four times in the prophets, and frequently in the New Testament. It is generally in contrast to false gods (1Th 1:9, etc.).
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 26. the living God] Jehovah as the one “living…
26. the living God] Jehovah as the one “living and true God” is contrasted with the idols of the heathen “which have no breath in their mouths.” Cp. Deu_5:26, and esp. 2Ki_19:4.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (26) And David spake . . .—Very vividly does…
(26) And David spake . . .—Very vividly does the historian here depict the scene that morning in the “front:” the dismayed soldiers of King Saul watching and listening to the boastful, impious words, as the giant champion shouted them across the narrow ravine which parted the outposts of the two armies; the enthusiastic shepherd boy, glowing with religious fervour, going from group to group of the advanced guard in the front, as they stood gloomily leaning on their spears, asking questions, and gleaning all the information possible about this insulter of his God.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 takes away the disgrace from Israel
takes away the disgrace from Israel
This can be expressed with the verb "disgrace." AT: "stops Israel from being disgraced" or "stops him from disgracing Israel" (See: Abstract Nouns)
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Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?
David said this to show his anger that this Philistine was defying God's army. AT: "This uncircumcised Philistine certainly has no power that he should defy the armies of the living God!" (See: Rhetorical Question)
this uncircumcised Philistine
This phrase is an insult and indicates that Goliath does not belong to the living God.
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 17:26 What will a man get: Cp. 18:17-27. David’s…
17:26 What will a man get: Cp. 18:17-27. David’s interest in a reward was overshadowed by his determination to silence Goliath’s defiance of God (17:45-47). • pagan: Literally uncircumcised. See study note on 14:6.
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