1 Samuel 17:40

New Century Version

He took his stick in his hand and chose five smooth stones from a stream. He put them in his shepherd’s bag and grabbed his sling. Then he went to meet the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

Don’t carry a bag or extra clothes or sandals or a walking stick. Workers should be given what they need.

Judges 20:16

Seven hundred of these trained soldiers were left-handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss!

Judges 3:31

After Ehud, Shamgar son of Anath saved Israel. Shamgar killed six hundred Philistines with a sharp stick used to guide oxen.

1 Samuel 17:39

David put on Saul’s sword and tried to walk around, but he was not used to all the armor Saul had put on him. He said to Saul, “I can’t go in this, because I’m not used to it.” Then David took it all off.

1 Samuel 17:41

At the same time, the Philistine was coming closer to David. The man who held his shield walked in front of him.