1 Samuel 17:4
17:4 a champion: In ancient times, rival forces would sometimes agree to let selected individuals from each side decide a conflict. This reduced casualties and other costs. The same kind of combat is reflected in 2 Sam 2:12-17 b.• Gath was one of five Philistine cities with a reputation for having giants as citizens (2 Sam 21:15-22 c).
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