1 Samuel 17:42
“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.”
What does 1 Samuel 17:42 mean?
1 Samuel 17:42 (KJV) says, "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." This verse comes from the famous story of David and Goliath, which is one of the most well-known and beloved stories…
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The story of David and Goliath is one that resonates with many of us, illustrating the contrast between external perceptions and internal power. In 1 Samuel 17:42, we find an incisive moment in the battle between the Philistines and the Israelites: "And when the Philistine…
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O Lord Almighty, As I come before You today, I reflect on the profound moment captured in 1 Samuel 17:42, where it is said, "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 this passage, we…
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