1 Samuel 17:42

Modern English Version

When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him. For he was a youth and ruddy with a handsome appearance.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:18

He said, “If they have come out peacefully, take them alive, and if they have come out for battle, take them alive.”

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

1 Samuel 16:12

So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy with beautiful eyes and a good appearance. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him, for this is he.”

1 Samuel 17:33

Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him. For you are but a youth, and he has been a man of war from his youth.”

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine came walking and drew near to David, and the man bearing the shield went before him.