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David girded his sword on his clothing, and he tried to go; for he had not proved it. David said to Saul, I can`t go with these; for I have not proved them. David put them off him.
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For God's Glory, Not Man's
Commentators agree that David's rejection of the armor was divinely orchestrated. By refusing the conventional tools of war, it became clear that the victory was not due to human strength or equipment, but was a miraculous act of God. Matthew Henry states this was so it would "plainly appear that he fought and conquered in faith, and that the victory was from Him."
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Reformed Baptist
And David girded his, sword upon his armour Which Saul also perhaps furnished him with:
and he as…
Presbyterian
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…