1 Samuel 17:27

And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

25 And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.

26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living Elohim?

27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest you down hither? and with whom hast you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you art come down that you mightest see the battle.

29 And David said, What have I now done? not a cause?

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