1 Samuel 17:28
New English Translation
28 When David’s[a] oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, he became angry[b] with David and said, “Why have you come down here? To whom did you entrust those few sheep in the wilderness? I am familiar with your pride and deceit![c] You have come down here to watch the battle.”
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- 1 Samuel 17:28 tn Heb “his”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- 1 Samuel 17:28 tn Heb “the anger of Eliab became hot.”
- 1 Samuel 17:28 tn Heb “the wickedness of your heart.”
1 Samuel 17:28
New International Version
28 When Eliab, David’s oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he burned with anger(A) at him and asked, “Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is; you came down only to watch the battle.”
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