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.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:42

BSB
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a boy, ruddy and handsome.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And when the Philistine had seen and considered David, he despised him. For he was a youth, ruddy and of handsome appearance.
ERV
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
NHEB
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him, for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and handsome in appearance.
SMT
And he of the rovers will look and will see David, and he will despise him, for he was a boy, and red, with a fair aspect.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:42
Summary
Goliath dismisses David as insignificant youth
Place
Valley
Event
Goliath despises youthful David
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative