And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
Saul said to David, 'You can't go fight this Philistine warrior. You're just a young man, but he's been a trained soldier his whole life.'
King Saul is telling David that he's too young and inexperienced to face the giant warrior Goliath in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 17, the Israelites were at war with the Philistines, a powerful enemy nation, and their champion, the giant Goliath, was taunting the Israelite army daily. David, a young shepherd boy who had been sent to deliver food to his brothers in the army, volunteered to fight Goliath out of faith in God. King Saul responded with doubt, pointing out that David was inexperienced and youthful, while Goliath was a seasoned warrior who had trained for battle since his own youth.
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