1 Samuel 17:40

New English Translation

He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

Judges 20:16

Among this army were seven hundred specially-trained left-handed soldiers. Each one could sling a stone and hit even the smallest target.

Judges 3:31

After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath; he killed six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad and, like Ehud, delivered Israel.

1 Samuel 17:39

David strapped on his sword over his fighting attire and tried to walk around, but he was not used to them. David said to Saul, “I can’t walk in these things, for I’m not used to them.” So David removed them.

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.