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A Campaign, Not Just a Duel
Multiple commentators clarify that this celebration was not for the single act of killing Goliath, but for the victorious return from a larger military campaign that followed. This campaign, likely spanning a considerable time, is where David established his reputation as a skilled and successful warrior.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 18:6
18th Century
Theologian
The Philistine - Rather as in the margin. The allusion is not to Goliath, but to one of the expeditions referred to in [Reference 1 Samuel 1…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 18:6
19th Century
Bishop
When David returned. —The triumphant return of the young soldier does not refer to the homecoming after the death of the …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 18:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
And he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants. And it came to pass as they came, when David was …
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 18:6
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, as they came
The armies of Israel, with their commanders at the head of them:
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 18:6–11
17th Century
Minister
David's troubles not only immediately follow his triumphs but also arise from them; such is the vanity of what seems greatest in this world. It is …