1 Samuel 17:40

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And he took his staff, which he had always in his hands: and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them into the shepherd's scrip, which he had with him. And he took a sling in his hand, and went forth against the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

Nor scrip for your journey, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor a staff; for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Judges 20:16

Who were seven hundred most valiant men, fighting with the left hand as well as with the right: and slinging stones so sure that they could hit even a hair, and not miss by the stone's going on either side.

Judges 3:31

After him was Samgar the son of Anath, who slew of the Philistines six hundred men with a ploughshare. And he also defended Israel.

1 Samuel 17:39

And David, having girded his sword upon his armour, began to try if he could walk in armour: for he was not accustomed to it. And David said to Saul: I cannot go thus, for I am not used to it. And he laid them off,

1 Samuel 17:41

And the Philistine came on, and drew nigh against David, and his armourbearer before him.