1 Samuel 17:26

“And David spake to the men that stood by him, etc.] Who were next to him, looking upon the Philistine, and hearing what he said, saying, what shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? which he asked not for the sake of the reward, but to observe the necessity there was of some man’s engaging with him, and killing him, or otherwise it would be a reproach to Israel, and to signify that he had an inclination to attempt it: for who [is] this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? there were two things which provoked David, and raised indignation in him against this man; the one was, the character of the…”

“The living God - This fine expression occurs first in Deuteronomy (marginal reference), and next in Joshua 3:10, and 2 Kings 19:4. We find it twice in the Psalms of David Psalms 42:2; Psalms 84:2, four times in the prophets, and frequently in the New Testament. It is generally in contrast to false gods (1 Thessalonians 1:9, etc.). return to 'Top of Page'”

“17:26 What will a man get: Cp. 18:17-27. David’s interest in a reward was overshadowed by his determination to silence Goliath’s defiance of God (17:45-47). • pagan: Literally uncircumcised. See study note on 14:6.”

“reproach: Sa1 11:2; Jos 7:8, Jos 7:9; Kg2 19:4; Neh 5:9; Psa 44:13, Psa 74:18, Psa 79:12; Dan 9:16; Joe 2:19 uncircumcised: Sa1 17:36, Sa1 14:6 defy: Sa1 17:10; Deu 5:26; Jer 10:10; Th1 1:9; Jo1 5:20 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:27”