I Samuel · Chapter 17 King James Version

I Samuel 17:28

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The Scripture

(28) And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

The Philistine giant Goliath taunted the armies of Israel for forty days until the young shepherd David volunteered to fight him, refusing Saul's armor and trusting in the LORD. David killed Goliath with a stone from his sling and cut off his head, causing the Philistines to flee in defeat.

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