1Sa 17:28 | MHM | STEP | v. 28 : David’s oldest brother, Eliab, became angry with David for speaking up. Eliab accused David of pride and of coming to watch the battle out of curiosity . This was unfair, as David was there on his father’s orders and had left his sheep in good hands (1 Samuel 17:20 ). Eliab’s jealousy shows that sometimes even family members can be unfair or unkind when they feel threatened. As Proverbs says, A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city (Proverbs 18:19 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 17:28

v. 28: David’s oldest brother, Eliab, became angry with David for speaking up. Eliab accused David of pride and of coming to watch the battle out of curiosity . This was unfair, as David was there on his father’s orders and had left his sheep in good hands (1 Samuel 17:20 ^a). Eliab’s jealousy shows that sometimes even family members can be unfair or unkind when they feel threatened. As Proverbs says, A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city (Proverbs 18:19 ^b).