²⁷ The Israelites told David what they had been saying. They said, “This is what will be done for the man who kills Goliath.”

²⁸ David’s oldest brother Eliab heard David talking with the soldiers. He became angry with David. He asked David, “Why did you come here? Who’s taking care of those few sheep of yours in the desert? I know you are proud. Your attitude is very bad. You came down here just to watch the battle!”

²⁹ David asked, “Now what have I done wrong? Can’t I even talk?”