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And he tried in vain to go, for he had not tested them. Then David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.” So David put them off. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And David girded his sword upon his armour, 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David strapped on his sword over his military attire and struggled at walking, for he had not trained with the armor. So David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, because I have not trained with them.” And David took them off. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> David girded his sword over his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. So David said to Saul, &#8220I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.&#8221 And David took them off. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David girded his sword over his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. So David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.” And David took them off. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David girded his sword over his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. So David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.” And David took them off. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David fastened his sword over his armor and tried to walk, [but he could not,] because he was not used to them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, because I am not used to them.” So David took them off. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David strapped his sword on over the military clothes and tried to walk, but he was not used to them. “I can’t walk in these,” David said to Saul, “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David strapped his sword on over the military clothes and tried to walk, but he was not used to them. &#8220I can&#8217t walk in these,&#8221 David said to Saul, &#8220I&#8217m not used to them.&#8221 So David took them off. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David strapped on a sword and tried to walk around, but he was not used to wearing those things. "I can't move with all this stuff on," David said. "I'm just not used to it." David took off the armor <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David fastened Saul's sword over his clothes and tried to walk, but he had never practiced doing this. "I can't walk in these things," David told Saul. "I've never had any practice doing this." So David took all those things off. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> David strapped Saul's sword over the armor and tried to walk, but he couldn't, because he wasn't used to wearing them. "I can't fight with all this," he said to Saul. "I'm not used to it." So he took it all off. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> David strapped Saul's sword over his garments and tried to walk, but he was not used to the armor. David told Saul, "I can't walk in these because I'm not used to them," and then took them off. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. ?I cannot walk in these,? David said to Saul. ?I am not accustomed to them.? So David took them off. <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And David strapped on his sword over his uniform, and after he had tried once or twice to walk, then David said to Saul, "I can?t walk with these, for I am not used to them." So they took them off him. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David girded his sword upon his armor, and he essayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said to Saul, I cannot go with these, for I have not proved them. And David put them off from him. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> David strapped his sword on his clothing and he tried to move, for he had not tested it. David said to Saul, “I can’t go with these, for I have not tested them.” Then David took them off. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David girded his sword above his long robe, and begins to go, for he has not tried [it]; and David says to Saul, “I am not able to go with these, for I had not tried”; and David turns them aside from off him. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David girded his sword above his long robe, and beginneth to go, for he hath not tried it; and David saith unto Saul, 'I am not able to go with these, for I had not tried;' and David turneth them aside from off him. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will gird his sword over his garments and begin to go, for he tried them not And David will say to Saul, I shall not be able to go with these, for I tried them not And David will take them away from off him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David having girded his sword upon his armour, began to try if he could walk in armour: for he was not accustomed to it. And David said to Saul: I cannot go thus, for I am not used to it. And he laid them off, <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then David, having girded his sword over his armor, began to see if he could walk in the armor. But he was not accustomed to it. And David said to Saul: “I cannot move about in this way. For I am not used to it.” And he put them aside. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> David also fastened Saul’s sword over the tunic. He walked with difficulty, however, since he had never worn armor before. He said to Saul, “I cannot go in these, because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David girded his sword upon his armor, but he was unwilling to go; for he had not tried them out. So David took them off. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David bound his sword upon his armor and chose not to go, because he had not tested them, and David took them off from him<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David girded his sword upon his apparel, and he essayed to go [, but could not]; for he had not tried it. And David said unto Saul: 'I cannot go with these; for I have not tried them.' And David put them off him. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he girt David with his sword over his coat: and he made trial walking with them once and again: and David said to Saul, I shall not be able to go with these, for I have not proved them: so they remove them from him. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5006" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Slays Goliath</a> 38Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor. 39<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2296.htm" title="2296: way·yaḥ·gōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gird, gird on, gird oneself. A primitive root; to gird on.">strapped</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥar·bōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">his sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/4055.htm" title="4055: lə·mad·dāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Or med; from madad; properly, extent, i.e. Height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture; also a carpet.">the tunic</a> <a href="/hebrew/2974.htm" title="2974: way·yō·’el (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to yield, especially assent; hence To undertake as an act of volition.">and tried</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to walk,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5254.htm" title="5254: nis·sāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To test, try. A primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt.">accustomed to them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“I cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: ’ū·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: bā·’êl·leh (Prep-b:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">in these,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“I am not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5254.htm" title="5254: nis·sî·ṯî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To test, try. A primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt.">accustomed to them.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: way·si·rêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">took them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">off.</a> 40And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-17</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a> The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a> I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29-30</a> Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40</a> You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a> You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14-15</a> The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?” / “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.” <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-12</a> “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David girded his sword on his armor, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said to Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.put them off<a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Hosea 1:7</a> But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.<a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4,5</a> (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-34.htm">Assayed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">Band</a> <a href="/judges/16-22.htm">Beginneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Dress</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Endeavoured</a> <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">Essayed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-14.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-21.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Assayed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">Beginneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Dress</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Endeavoured</a> <a href="/job/4-2.htm">Essayed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a> 28. <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a> 30. <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a> 32. <a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a> 38. <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a> 55. <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a> </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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The act of strapping on a sword signifies readiness for combat. However, David's use of a sword is significant because he is not a trained soldier. The tunic, a basic garment, contrasts with the armor of a warrior, highlighting David's humble beginnings as a shepherd. This moment foreshadows David's reliance on God rather than conventional weapons, a theme that recurs throughout his life.and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. David's attempt to walk in the armor shows his inexperience with traditional military gear. This highlights the cultural and historical context of ancient warfare, where armor was essential for protection. David's struggle symbolizes the burden of human expectations and the limitations of relying on human strength. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God using the weak and untrained to accomplish His purposes, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>.“I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. David's admission to Saul reveals his honesty and self-awareness. It underscores the importance of authenticity and reliance on one's God-given strengths rather than conforming to others' expectations. This moment is a turning point, where David chooses to trust in God's provision rather than human methods. It parallels other biblical figures who rejected worldly means, such as Gideon in <a href="/judges/7.htm">Judges 7</a>.“I am not accustomed to them.” David's repetition emphasizes his discomfort and the unsuitability of the armor. This phrase highlights the theme of divine empowerment over human ability. David's reliance on God rather than armor prefigures the New Testament teaching of spiritual armor in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to rely on God's strength.So David took them off. David's decision to remove the armor signifies his faith and trust in God. It marks a pivotal moment where he chooses to face Goliath with the tools and skills God has given him. This act of faith is a type of Christ, who also relied on God's power rather than earthly means. David's action foreshadows Jesus' teachings on faith and reliance on God, as seen in <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd who would later become the king of Israel. At this point in the account, he is preparing to face Goliath, the Philistine giant. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who offers David his own armor to wear in battle against Goliath. 3. <a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a> The Philistine giant who challenges the Israelites, representing a formidable enemy that David is preparing to confront. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a> The impending confrontation between David and Goliath, which is a pivotal moment in Israel's history. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_armor.htm">The Armor</a> The king's armor that David tries on but ultimately decides not to wear because he is not accustomed to it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> David's decision to remove the armor signifies his trust in God's provision rather than human means. We are reminded to rely on God's strength in our own battles. <a href="/topical/a/authenticity_in_faith.htm">Authenticity in Faith</a> David's choice to face Goliath with his familiar tools (sling and stones) rather than Saul's armor teaches us to be authentic in our faith journey, using the gifts and strengths God has given us. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_alone.htm">Courage to Stand Alone</a> David's actions demonstrate the courage to stand alone in faith, even when others may not understand or support our decisions. We are encouraged to stand firm in our convictions. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_readiness.htm">Preparation and Readiness</a> While David rejected the physical armor, he was spiritually prepared. This highlights the importance of being spiritually ready for the challenges we face. <a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Weakness</a> David's victory over Goliath illustrates how God can use our perceived weaknesses to demonstrate His power and glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a> <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 href="/q/why_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_take_goliath's_head_to_jerusalem.htm">How is it historically accurate that David carried Goliath's head to Jerusalem if it wasn't yet under Israelite control (1 Samuel 17:54)?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_merciful_to_saul_in_1_sam_24.htm">Why does David's mercy toward Saul in 1 Samuel 24 contradict other violent actions David takes elsewhere in Scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse strapped וַיַּחְגֹּ֣ר (way·yaḥ·gōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> To gird, gird on, gird oneself his sword חַ֠רְבּוֹ (ḥar·bōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword over מֵעַ֨ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the tunic לְמַדָּ֜יו (lə·mad·dāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4055.htm">Strong's 4055: </a> Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet and tried וַיֹּ֣אֶל (way·yō·’el) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> To show willingness, be pleased, determine, undertake (to do anything) to walk, לָלֶכֶת֮ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk but כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he was not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no used to [all this armor]. נִסָּה֒ (nis·sāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5254.htm">Strong's 5254: </a> To test, to attempt “I cannot לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no walk לָלֶ֥כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in these,” בָּאֵ֖לֶּה (bā·’êl·leh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those David דָּוִ֜ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Saul. שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “I am not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no used to them.” נִסִּ֑יתִי (nis·sî·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5254.htm">Strong's 5254: </a> To test, to attempt So David דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse took them off. וַיְסִרֵ֥ם (way·si·rêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:39 David girded his sword on his clothing (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:40" /></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>