1 Samuel 17:42

Now when the Philistim looked about and saw Dauid, he disdeined him: for he was but yong, ruddie, and of a comely face.

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In The King James Version

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

In Context

41And the Philistim came and drew neere vnto Dauid, and the man that bare the shielde went before him.

43And the Philistim sayde vnto Dauid, Am I a dog, that thou commest to me with staues? And the Philistim cursed Dauid by his gods.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:33And Saul sayde to Dauid, Thou art not able to goe against this Philistim to fight with him: for thou art a boye, and he is a man of warre from his youth.

2 Kings 18:23Now therefore giue hostages to my lord the King of Asshur, and I will giue thee two thousand horses, if thou be able to set riders vpon them.

Psalms 123:3Haue mercie vpon vs, O Lord, haue mercie vpon vs: for we haue suffered too much contempt.

Proverbs 16:18Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 17:41-48

David Kills Goliath. ( b. c. 1060.) 40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. 43 And the Philistine… Read the whole commentary →

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