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Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
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True Strength vs. Worldly Weapons
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between the two champions. Goliath trusts in his physical weapons—a sword, spear, and javelin. David, however, places his trust in an entirely different source of power: "the name of the Lord of hosts." This confrontation illustrates that worldly strength and equipment are insignificant when compared to the power and authority of God.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A shield - “A javelin,” see 1 Samuel 17:6 note.
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Reformed Baptist
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