Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is 1. The engagement between the two champions, Sa1 17:48. To this engagement the Philistine advanced with a great deal of state and gravity; if he must encounter a pigmy, yet it shall be with the magnificence of a giant and a grandee.

Commenting on 1 Samuel 17:48-58

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And the king said, inquire thou whose son the stripling is. Still the question is the same, being very desirous of knowing of what family he was, for the reason before given; see Gill on Sa1 17:55. . 1 Samuel 17:57 sa1 17:57 sa1 17:57 sa1 17:57And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine,....