1Sa 17:44-46 | TNotes | STEP | 17:44 A corpse left to scavengers such as birds and wild animals was grievously cursed (cp. Deut 21:23 ; 28:26 ).

bDeut 21:23►

d17:45-47►

‏ 1 Samuel 17:44-46

17:44 ^a A corpse left to scavengers such as birds and wild animals was grievously cursed (cp. Deut 21:23 ^b; 28:26 ^c).
Summary for 1Sam 17:45-47: 17:45-47 ^d the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: See study note on 1:3. Despite the Philistines’ apparent military advantage, David knew that Israel had the supreme advantage in the one true God.