a17:4
b2 Sam 2:12-17
c2 Sam 21:15-22

‏ 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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