1 Samuel 17:28-29

17:28 When David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, he became angry with David and said, “Why have you come down here? To whom did you entrust those few sheep in the desert? I am familiar with your pride and deceit! You have come down here to watch the battle!”

17:29 David replied, “What have I done now? Can’t I say anything?”


tn Heb “his”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Heb “the anger of Eliab became hot.”

tn Heb “the wickedness of your heart.”

tn Heb “Is it not [just] a word?”