^{27 Ref} The people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man who kills him.

^{28 Ref} Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why are you come down? and with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle.