And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.
Goliath stood up and shouted to the Israelite army, saying to them, 'Why have you come out to line up for battle? I am a Philistine, and you serve Saul, don't you? Choose one man from among you and let him come down here to fight me.'
Goliath is challenging the entire Israelite army to send just one man to fight him in single combat instead of having a full battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, this verse is from the story of David and Goliath, where the Philistines and Israelites were engaged in ongoing warfare. Goliath, a giant champion from the Philistine army, stood and shouted challenges to the Israelite forces, questioning their purpose in lining up for battle and proposing a one-on-one fight to decide the outcome. This event highlights the Philistines' strategy of intimidation during a period of frequent conflicts in ancient Israel.
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