Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:8 - 17:8

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Matthew Poole Commentary - 1 Samuel 17:8 - 17:8


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That the battle may be decided by us two alone. Such offers were frequent in those times. And possibly he thought the valiant Jonathan, who had assaulted a whole army, would never have refused this challenge. But God so ordered the matter, that none should accept it, because he would reserve this honour for David, as a step to his kingdom.