Goliath looked at David {and laughed}. Goliath saw that David was only a handsome, red-faced [158] boy [159]
So Ben Hadad said, “They might be coming to fight. Or they might be coming to ask for peace. Capture them alive.”
If a person is proud, then he is in danger of destruction. If a person thinks he is better than other people, then he is in danger of defeat.
Jesse sent someone to get his youngest son. This son was a good-looking, red-faced [145] young man. He was very handsome.
Saul answered, “You can’t go out and fight against this Philistine (Goliath). You’re not even a soldier! [154] And Goliath has been fighting in wars since he was a boy.”
The Philistine (Goliath) slowly walked closer and closer to David. Goliath’s helper walked in front of him, carrying the shield.