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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Samuel 17:42

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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17:42 ruddy-faced: The same Hebrew word is translated “dark” (16:12) and “very red” (Gen 25:25). Here, it emphasizes David’s youthfulness and inexperience. • boy: Saul had expressed similar disbelief (1 Sam 17:33). As a champion, Goliath expected to be met by an Israelite warrior of similar rank.
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