When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.
Goliath stalked forward with all his brass and iron grandeur; David ran lightly toward him with one aim only, to strike true. See how swiftly the mighty fall: while the giant prepared his stroke, David's stone found the one gap in his armor, sank into his forehead, and in a twinkling brought him down, a small thing, but God's providence made it sufficient, and life went out as easily as it had come in.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Samuel 17:48-58
David ran to close the distance before Goliath could draw his sword or set himself to strike. The giant's heavy armor and bulk slowed him, but David's haste was deliberate: he meant to meet his foe before the Philistine could arm himself for the exchange.
AI summary
And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. (q) Being moved with a fervent zeal to be revenged of this blaspheme of God's name.