1 Samuel 17:27
“The people answered him in this way, saying, “So shall it be done to the man who kills him.””
What does 1 Samuel 17:27 mean?
When David asks what reward awaits whoever defeats Goliath, the people eagerly confirm that King Saul has promised to make that person wealthy, give him his daughter in marriage, and free his family from taxes. They're essentially saying, "Yes, everything the king promised is real, and it could all be yours." Their response shows how desperately Israel wants someone, anyone, to step forward and end the giant's taunting. In that moment, the people are offering David not just information but also encouragement, even though they have no idea that this young shepherd is about to volunteer himself for a battle everyone else considers impossible.