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The Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals of the field.
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Goliath's Fatal Pride
Commentators identify Goliath's words as a prime example of foolish pride and presumption. Matthew Henry notes that such complacency is self-destructive. Goliath's threat to feed David to the birds and beasts reveals an arrogance that completely underestimates the power of God, whom David represents.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Come to me. —In similar terms Hector addresses Ajax—
“And you imperious! if your madness waits The lance of Hector, you…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Philistine said to David, come to me He seems to have stood still, disdaining to take another step towards s…
Presbyterian
The complacency and presumption of fools destroy them. Nothing can excel the humility, faith, and piety which appear in David's words. He expressed…
