Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Ver. 45. In the name of the Lord of hosts,] i.e., For his sake and service, in confidence of his power and promise to protect such as promote his glory.