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1 Samuel 17:16

King James Version (KJV)

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And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

1 Samuel 17:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16

Theological / Devotional

Forty days. For more than a month Goliath made his daily challenge. The fact that during this time the Philistines had made no attempt to outflank the army of Israel implies that since their disastrous defeat at Michmash the Philistines had not been strong enough for a full-scale attack. They were now relying on intimidation and the possibility of victory through single combat. This conclusion is strengthened by their precipitous retreat once Goliath was vanquished.

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