And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
The Philistine said to David, 'Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?' And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
The giant Goliath was insulted and angry that young David came to fight him with only a shepherd's staff, so he cursed David in the name of his pagan gods.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, this verse takes place during a heated conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, where the Philistines were challenging Israel with their champion, Goliath. Goliath, a towering warrior from Gath, was mocking David, a young shepherd boy who had been sent to the battlefield with supplies for his brothers. This exchange highlights the cultural arrogance of the Philistines, who worshipped multiple gods and viewed David's simple weapons as insignificant.
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