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The people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man who kills him.
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Confirmation of the Reward
Commentators explain that this verse simply shows the people confirming the reward King Saul had offered for defeating Goliath. This public repetition of the offer—great riches, marriage to the king's daughter, and tax exemption for his family—highlights the high stakes and the honor available.
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1 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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