41 The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.
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The man that bare the shield - See on 1-Samuel 17:7 (note).
And the Philistine came on, and drew near unto David,.... By slow paces, because of the weight of his armour, and bulk of his body, yet with a haughty air, and a proud gait:
and the man that bare the shield went before him; See Gill on 1-Samuel 17:7.
Drew near - Probably a signal was made, that his challenge was accepted.
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