1 Samuel 17:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →The soldiers speak of the king's reward for whoever kills Goliath: riches, his daughter, and exemption for his family.
What Does 1 Samuel 17:25 Mean?
The men of Israel speak of Goliath's purpose, to defy Israel, and of Saul's standing offer: great riches, the king's daughter in marriage, and freedom from tax for the victor's family. The reward is generous, yet still no one steps forward.
The soldiers see the prize and weigh the cost, and fear outweighs the gold. Their calculations are entirely earthly. David, soon to arrive at this conversation, will be moved by something the reward cannot supply: zeal for the name of the living God. Where worldly incentive fails to stir courage, holy reverence does what riches cannot.
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What does 1 Samuel 17:25 mean?
The soldiers speak of the king's reward for whoever kills Goliath: riches, his daughter, and exemption for his family.