1 Samuel 17:27-29

Expanded Bible

²⁷ The Israelites told David what would be done for the man who would kill Goliath.

²⁸ When David’s oldest brother Eliab heard David talking with the ·soldiers [men], ·he was angry with [^Lhis anger burned against] David. He asked David, “Why did you come here? Who’s taking care of those few sheep of yours in the ·desert [wilderness]? I know you are ·proud [insolent; impudent] and ·wicked at heart [deceitful]. You came down here just to watch the battle.”

²⁹ David asked, “Now what have I done wrong? Can’t I even ·talk [ask a question]?”