1 Samuel 17:40

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in his shepherd’s bag, in the pouch; his sling was in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for laborers deserve their food.

Judges 20:16

Of all this force, there were seven hundred picked men who were left-handed; every one could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.

Judges 3:31

After him came Shamgar son of Anath, who killed six hundred of the Philistines with an oxgoad. He, too, delivered Israel.

1 Samuel 17:39

David strapped Saul’s sword over the armor, and he tried in vain to walk, for he was not used to them. Then David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I am not used to them.” So David removed them.

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine came on and drew near to David, with his shield-bearer in front of him.