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A King's Worldly Solution
Commentators explain that Saul, operating from a place of human wisdom, attempted to equip David with the best military technology Israel possessed. This act, while well-intentioned, represented a worldly solution to what was ultimately a spiritual challenge, setting the stage for a different kind of victory.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 17:38
19th Century
Bishop
And Saul armed David with his armour. —But the king was determined to omit no earthly means of securing victory for his y…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 17:38
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul armed David with his armour
Not with what he wore himself; for it cannot be thought he would strip himself …
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…