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Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab`s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why are you come down? and with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle.
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The Pain of Family Jealousy
Commentators explain that Eliab's anger was not a sudden outburst but likely rooted in long-standing jealousy, possibly since Samuel anointed David. He attacks David by belittling his work ("those few sheep") and accusing him of pride. This serves as a powerful reminder that those pursuing God's call may face their harshest criticism from those closest to them.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 17:28
18th Century
Theologian
Why did you come down?—From the heights of Bethlehem to the valley of Elah.
Your pride and the wickedness of your hea…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 17:28
19th Century
Bishop
And Eliab’s anger was kindled against David. There were probably many years between the ages of the eldest and youngest of these e…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 17:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke unto the
men
Heard the questions he …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 17:12–30
17th Century
Minister
Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…