1 Samuel 17:40

Easy To Read Version

David took his walking stick in his hand and went to find five smooth stones from the stream. He put the five stones in his shepherd’s bag and held his sling [157] in his hand. And then he went to meet the Philistine (Goliath).

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

Don’t carry a bag. Take for your trip only the clothes and shoes you are wearing. Don’t take a walking stick. A worker should be given the things he needs.

Judges 20:16

There were also 700 trained soldiers that were trained to fight with their left hand [170] . Each one of them could use a sling [171] with great skill. They all could use a sling to throw a stone at a hair and not miss!

Judges 3:31

After Ehud saved the people of Israel, another man saved Israel. That man’s name was Shamgar son of Anath. [31] Shamgar used an oxgoad [32] to kill 600 Philistine men.

1 Samuel 17:39

David put on the sword and tried to walk around. David tried to wear Saul’s uniform, but David was not used to all those heavy things.

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine (Goliath) slowly walked closer and closer to David. Goliath’s helper walked in front of him, carrying the shield.