1 Samuel 17:27

And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:27

BSB
The people told him about the offer, saying, "That is what will be done for the man who kills him."
AKJV
And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that kills him.
CPDV
Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, "These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down."
ERV
And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
NHEB
The people answered him in this way, saying, "So shall it be done to the man who kills him."
SMT
And the people will say to him according to this word, saying, Thus it shall be done to the man who shall smite him.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:27
Summary
Soldiers confirm promises made to prospective victor
Place
Valley of Elah
Event
Soldiers confirm rewards
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative