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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>he had</i> greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>he had</i> bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>He</i> also <i>had</i> bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze saber <i>slung</i> between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>He</i> also <i>had</i> bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin <i>slung</i> between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>He</i> also <i>had</i> bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin <i>slung</i> between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>He had</i> bronze shin protectors on his legs and a bronze javelin hung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze javelin was slung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze sword was slung between his shoulders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On his legs he had bronze shin guards and on his back a bronze javelin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His legs were also protected by bronze armor, and he carried a bronze javelin slung over his shoulder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He had bronze armor on his legs and carried a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He had bronze shin guards on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he had bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He had bronze shin armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and a frontlet of bronze [is] on his feet, and a javelin of bronze between his shoulders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and a frontlet of brass is on his feet, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And brass fronts upon his feet, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a buckler of brass covered his shoulders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he had plates of brass on his lower legs, and a small shield of brass was covering his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />bronze greaves, and had a bronze scimitar slung from his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He had greaves of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a cuirass of mail between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And boots of brass were on his feet and a corselet of brass between his shoulders<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And greaves of grass <i>were</i> upon his legs, and a brazen target <i>was</i> between his shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4668" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Goliath's Challenge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4697.htm" title="4697: ū·miṣ·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Greaves. From the same as metsach; a shin-piece of armor, only plural.">and he had armor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">of bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">his legs</a> <a href="/hebrew/3591.htm" title="3591: wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A dart, javelin. From the same as kiyd; properly, something to strike with, i.e. A dart.">and a javelin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">of bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">slung between</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: kə·ṯê·p̄āw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">his shoulders.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. In addition, his shield bearer went before him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-17</a></span><br />Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a></span><br />He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a></span><br />The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a></span><br />But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></span><br />I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-26.htm">1 Corinthians 9:26-27</a></span><br />Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. / No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">2 Samuel 21:16</a></span><br />Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">2 Samuel 21:19</a></span><br />Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16-17</a></span><br />So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, / saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16-17</a></span><br />King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15-16</a></span><br />King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/41-26.htm">Job 41:26-29</a></span><br />The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow. / He regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood. / No arrow can make him flee; slingstones become like chaff to him. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.</p><p class="hdg">target of brass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16</a></b></br> And king Solomon made two hundred targets <i>of</i> beaten gold: six hundred <i>shekels</i> of gold went to one target.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15</a></b></br> And king Solomon made two hundred targets <i>of</i> beaten gold: six hundred <i>shekels</i> of beaten gold went to one target.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/judges/9-45.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/joshua/8-26.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-57.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Shin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-23.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Slung</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-8.htm">Target</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/job/40-17.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-22.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Shin</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Slung</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Target</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Bronze was a common material for armor in the ancient Near East due to its durability and effectiveness in battle. The mention of leg armor suggests comprehensive protection, indicating Goliath's preparedness and the Philistines' military sophistication. This detail highlights the formidable nature of Goliath, emphasizing the challenge he posed to the Israelites. The use of bronze also connects to other biblical references where bronze symbolizes strength and judgment, such as in the construction of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Exodus 27:2-4</a>).<p><b>and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders</b><br>The javelin, a weapon for both throwing and thrusting, underscores Goliath's role as a warrior skilled in various forms of combat. The fact that it was slung between his shoulders suggests readiness and ease of access, indicating Goliath's experience and confidence in battle. The use of bronze for the javelin further emphasizes the Philistines' technological advantage over the Israelites, who were less equipped with such advanced weaponry. This detail sets the stage for the dramatic contrast between Goliath's might and David's reliance on God's power, foreshadowing the victory that comes not through human strength but through divine intervention. The imagery of the javelin also connects to other biblical narratives where God uses the weak to overcome the strong, as seen in the story of Gideon (Judges 7).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a></b><br>A Philistine giant from Gath, known for his immense size and strength, who challenged the Israelites and defied their God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A group of people who were enemies of Israel, often at war with them during the time of the Old Testament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, led by King Saul at this time, who were facing the Philistine threat.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_elah.htm">Valley of Elah</a></b><br>The location where the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines took place, and where David eventually defeated Goliath.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who would later become the king of Israel, known for his faith in God and his victory over Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_physical_vs._spiritual_armor.htm">Reliance on Physical vs. Spiritual Armor</a></b><br>Goliath's confidence was in his physical armor and weapons, while David's confidence was in the Lord. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's spiritual armor rather than worldly strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_intimidation_of_the_enemy.htm">The Intimidation of the Enemy</a></b><br>Goliath's imposing appearance and armor were meant to intimidate. Christians should recognize that the enemy often uses intimidation, but faith in God can overcome fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Despite Goliath's formidable appearance, God delivered Israel through David. This teaches that no matter how insurmountable a challenge may seem, God is able to deliver His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_readiness.htm">Preparation and Readiness</a></b><br>Just as Goliath was prepared for battle with his armor, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared with the armor of God to face life's battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_overcomes_fear.htm">Faith Overcomes Fear</a></b><br>David's faith in God allowed him to face Goliath without fear. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a strong faith that can overcome the fears and challenges of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_jesus_anointed.htm">What is Gath's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_20_6__is_the_giant's_anatomy_real.htm">1 Chronicles 20:6: Is the mention of a giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot biologically credible or purely symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_sam_12_14-15_contradict_deut_17.htm">Why does Samuel's speech in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 seem at odds with earlier promises of a king in Deuteronomy 17:14-20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[He had] armor</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִצְחַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miṣ·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4697.htm">Strong's 4697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shinpiece of armor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of bronze</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחֹ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his legs,</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a bronze</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחֹ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">javelin</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִיד֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3591.htm">Strong's 3591: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something to strike with, a dart </span><br /><br /><span class="word">was slung between</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his shoulders.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתֵפָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯê·p̄āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-6.htm">1 Samuel 17:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:6 He had brass shin armor on his (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>