1Sa 17:42 | TNotes | STEP | 17:42 ruddy-faced: The same Hebrew word is translated “dark” (16:12 ) and “very red” (Gen 25:25 ). Here, it emphasizes David’s youthfulness and inexperience. • boy: Saul had expressed similar disbelief (1 Sam 17:33 ). As a champion, Goliath expected to be met by an Israelite warrior of similar rank.

cGen 25:25►

d1 Sam 17:33►

‏ 1 Samuel 17:42

17:42 ^a ruddy-faced: The same Hebrew word is translated “dark” (16:12 ^b) and “very red” (Gen 25:25 ^c). Here, it emphasizes David’s youthfulness and inexperience.

• boy: Saul had expressed similar disbelief (1 Sam 17:33 ^d). As a champion, Goliath expected to be met by an Israelite warrior of similar rank.