KJV ORIGINAL
And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people answered David in the same way, saying, 'This is what will be done for the man who kills Goliath.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people confirmed to David that whoever defeats the giant Goliath will receive the promised rewards from King Saul.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the famous confrontation between the Israelites and Philistines, where the giant warrior Goliath had been challenging Israel's army for forty days. King Saul had offered great rewards (his daughter in marriage, riches, and tax exemption for the winner's family) to anyone brave enough to fight and defeat Goliath, but no Israelite soldier had stepped forward.
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