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Spirit-Empowered Words
Commentators suggest David's words, which spread through the camp to Saul, were not just idle boasts. They were expressions of a deep faith, likely fueled by the Spirit of God that came upon him at his anointing. His courage was supernatural, not just youthful confidence.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 17:31
19th Century
Bishop
He sent for him. —No doubt much more was said by the brave shepherd boy than the compiler of the history has preserved for us in t…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 17:31
17th Century
Pastor
And when the words were heard which David spoke
To one, and to another, and these reported to other persons, and so …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 17:31–39
17th Century
Minister
A shepherd lad, who had come that same morning from keeping sheep, had more courage than all the mighty men of Israel. Thus God often sends good wo…