1 Samuel 17:42

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When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him, for he was only a youth, ruddy and handsome in appearance.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:18

He said, “If they have come out for peace, take them alive; if they have come out for war, take them alive.”

Proverbs 16:18

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

1 Samuel 16:12

He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.”

1 Samuel 17:33

Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine came on and drew near to David, with his shield-bearer in front of him.