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1 Samuel 17:18

King James Version (KJV)

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And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of [their] thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

1 Samuel 17:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:18

Theological / Devotional

The captain. Thought for the captain of the regiment in which Eliab, Abinadab, and Shammah served was designed to lead him to notice and look with favor on these three privates in his force.

Take their pledge. Or, “bring some token from them” (RSV).

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