1 Samuel 17:40

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the labourer is worthy of his food.

Judges 20:16

Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair-breadth, and not miss.

Judges 3:31

And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which smote of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also saved Israel.

1 Samuel 17:39

And David girded his sword upon his apparel, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.

1 Samuel 17:41

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.