1Sa 17:34-36 | KingComments | STEP | The words David speaks also reach Saul’s ear. David has made himself known through his words. These are words of faith. This is how the news becomes known that there is someone who is not affected by what the Philistine blares. When David has come to Saul, he repeats the language of faith. David does not yet speak directly about the LORD. He has the right characteristics to be able to speak in this way, without mentioning the Name of the LORD. It will be clear from his actions that he only relies on the LORD. David is not satisfied with not having any fear personally but he wants to encourage everyone to have the same security. He wants to fill all with the same trust he possesses. In this is expressed his deep connection both with the LORD and with His people. Saul’s reaction is the language of sober perception, without faith. Therefore Saul does not understand what David says. He has no eye for the power source available to David. David not only says what he intends, but also that he has already proven to fight with and defeat enemies. It is not the first time he is fighting with an enemy. He knows what it is like to put his life at risk for the defenseless. The people are the flock of God and David will put his life at risk for them. The Lord Jesus not only promised to give His life, but He also gave it. He also first overcame satan in the secret of temptation in the wilderness ( ). Then He gained the open victory over him on and through the cross ( ). David is a picture of the Lord Jesus Who could say that He kept the sheep in the Name of the Father ( ). Therefore, when they come to take Him prisoner, He says: “if you seek Me, let these go their way” ( ). When David tells Saul of his victories, he does not speak of the power of the LORD. Yet he understands he has been given the power of the LORD for it and he says so now. He counts on God’s faithfulness to Israel in all circumstances. He knows that he is God’s object of care, for that is how faith always reasons. He is God’s object of interest, even more so because his only desire is to maintain the glory of the LORD. Saul reacts with a pious wish that the LORD will be with David. Unfortunately, this desire is not the language of his heart.

‏ 1 Samuel 17:34-36

David Says He Will Defeat Goliath

The words David speaks also reach Saul’s ear. David has made himself known through his words. These are words of faith. This is how the news becomes known that there is someone who is not affected by what the Philistine blares. When David has come to Saul, he repeats the language of faith. David does not yet speak directly about the LORD. He has the right characteristics to be able to speak in this way, without mentioning the Name of the LORD. It will be clear from his actions that he only relies on the LORD.

David is not satisfied with not having any fear personally but he wants to encourage everyone to have the same security. He wants to fill all with the same trust he possesses. In this is expressed his deep connection both with the LORD and with His people.

Saul’s reaction is the language of sober perception, without faith. Therefore Saul does not understand what David says. He has no eye for the power source available to David. David not only says what he intends, but also that he has already proven to fight with and defeat enemies. It is not the first time he is fighting with an enemy. He knows what it is like to put his life at risk for the defenseless. The people are the flock of God and David will put his life at risk for them.

The Lord Jesus not only promised to give His life, but He also gave it. He also first overcame satan in the secret of temptation in the wilderness (Mt 4:1-11). Then He gained the open victory over him on and through the cross (Col 2:15). David is a picture of the Lord Jesus Who could say that He kept the sheep in the Name of the Father (Jn 17:12a). Therefore, when they come to take Him prisoner, He says: “if you seek Me, let these go their way” (Jn 18:8).

When David tells Saul of his victories, he does not speak of the power of the LORD. Yet he understands he has been given the power of the LORD for it and he says so now. He counts on God’s faithfulness to Israel in all circumstances. He knows that he is God’s object of care, for that is how faith always reasons. He is God’s object of interest, even more so because his only desire is to maintain the glory of the LORD. Saul reacts with a pious wish that the LORD will be with David. Unfortunately, this desire is not the language of his heart.