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Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook and put them in his shepherd’s pouch. His sling was in his hand, and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he took his staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the shepherd’s bag which he had, that is, in his shepherd’s pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> He took his stick in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the shepherd&#8217s bag which he had, even in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he took his stick in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the shepherd’s bag which he had, even in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he took his stick in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the shepherd’s bag which he had, even in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he took his [shepherd’s] staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the stream bed, and put them in his shepherd’s bag which he had, that is, in his shepherd’s pouch. With his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Instead, he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in the pouch, in his shepherd’s bag. Then, with his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Instead, he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in the pouch, in his shepherd&#8217s bag. Then, with his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and picked up his shepherd's stick. He went out to a stream and picked up five smooth rocks and put them in his leather bag. Then with his sling in his hand, he went straight toward Goliath. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He took his stick with him, picked out five smooth stones from the riverbed, and put them in his shepherd's bag. With a sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> He took his shepherd's stick and then picked up five smooth stones from the stream and put them in his bag. With his sling ready, he went out to meet Goliath. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> He took his staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the pouch in his shepherd's bag. He approached the Philistine with his sling in his hand. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then he took his staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the wadi, and put them in the shepherd's bag, in the pouch. And his sling was in his hand, and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> He took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag which he had. His sling was in his hand; and he came near to the Philistine. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he takes his staff in his hand, and chooses five smooth stones for himself from the brook, and puts them in the shepherds’ vessel that he has, even in the leather pouch, and his sling [is] in his hand, and he draws near to the Philistine. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he taketh his staff in his hand, and chooseth for him five smooth stones from the brook, and putteth them in the shepherds' habiliments that he hath, even in the scrip, and his sling is in his hand, and he draweth nigh unto the Philistine. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will take his rod in his hand, and he will choose to him five smooth stones from the torrent, and he will put them in a vessel of the shepherds, which is to him, and in a sack; and his sling in his hand: and he will draw near to him of the rovers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he took his staff, which he had always in his hands: and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them into the shepherd's scrip, which he had with him, and he took a sling in his hand, and went forth against the Philistine. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he took up his staff, which he held always in his hands. And he chose for himself five very smooth stones from the torrent. And he put them into the shepherd’s bag that he had with him. And he took up a sling in his hand. And he went out against the Philistine. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Then, staff in hand, David selected five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in the pocket of his shepherd’s bag. With his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he took his staff in his hand, and chose five smooth stones out of the gravel, and put them into his shepherd's bag, even into his wallet, and his sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he took his staff in his hand and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the sand and laid them in his Shepherd’s garment in his bag, and his sling was in his hand and he came to the Philistines<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he took his staff in his hand, and he chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's scrip which he had for his store, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-40.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=5021" 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> …39David 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. 40<a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">And David took</a> <a href="/hebrew/4731.htm" title="4731: maq·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A rod, staff. Or maqqlah; from an unused root meaning apparently to germinate; a shoot, i.e. Stick.">his staff</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: way·yiḇ·ḥar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">selected</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·miš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/2512.htm" title="2512: ḥal·lu·qê- (N-mpc) -- Smooth. From chalaq; smooth.">smooth</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ă·ḇā·nîm (N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: han·na·ḥal (Art:: N-ms) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">the brook,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and put</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3219.htm" title="3219: ū·ḇay·yal·qūṭ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Receptacle, perhaps a wallet. From laqat; a travelling pouch:-scrip.">in the pouch</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: hā·rō·‘îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">of his shepherd’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: biḵ·lî (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">bag.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7050.htm" title="7050: wə·qal·lə·‘ōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sling, a, screen, the valve. From qala'; a sling; also a screen, or the valve itself.">And with his sling</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ḇə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: way·yig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">he approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: hap·pə·liš·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistine.</a> 41Now the Philistine came closer and closer to David, with his shield-bearer before him.…<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="/judges/7-5.htm">Judges 7:5-7</a> So Gideon brought the men down to the water, and the LORD said to him, “Separate those who lap the water with their tongues like a dog from those who kneel to drink.” / And the number of those who lapped the water with their hands to their mouths was three hundred men; all the others knelt to drink. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a> And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21</a> He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. <a href="/2_kings/3-25.htm">2 Kings 3:25</a> They destroyed the cities, and each man threw stones on every good field until it was covered. They stopped up every spring and cut down every good tree. Only Kir-haraseth was left with stones in place, but men with slings surrounded it and attacked it as well. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7-8</a> But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <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="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-24</a> “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a money; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.staff<a href="/judges/3-31.htm">Judges 3:31</a> And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.<a href="/judges/7-16.htm">Judges 7:16-20</a> And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers… <a href="/judges/15-15.htm">Judges 15:15,16</a> And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith… brook.<a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-13.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/joshua/8-3.htm">Chooseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-18.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Habiliments</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/genesis/42-35.htm">Pouch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-6.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-8.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm">Shepherd's</a> <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Sling</a> <a href="/joshua/11-17.htm">Smooth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/joshua/19-11.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Used</a> <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Wallet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-15.htm">Chooseth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Habiliments</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/songs/1-13.htm">Pouch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-7.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-12.htm">Shepherd's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Sling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Smooth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-31.htm">Used</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Wallet</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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In biblical context, the staff represents authority and leadership, as seen with Moses (<a href="/exodus/4-2.htm">Exodus 4:2</a>). David's use of the staff highlights his role as a shepherd, a humble beginning that foreshadows his future leadership as king. The staff also signifies reliance on God's provision rather than human weaponry.selected five smooth stones from the brook The choice of five stones may symbolize preparedness and faith, as David only needed one to defeat Goliath. The smooth stones, shaped by water, suggest the refining process of God's creation. The brook likely refers to the Valley of Elah, a geographical location where the battle took place. This act demonstrates David's practical wisdom and trust in God's guidance, as he chose stones that would fly true from his sling.and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag The shepherd's bag, or scrip, was a simple leather pouch used to carry provisions. This detail emphasizes David's identity as a shepherd, contrasting with the armor and weapons of a warrior. It reflects the biblical theme of God using the humble and lowly to achieve His purposes, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a>.And with his sling in hand The sling was a common weapon for shepherds, used to protect the flock from predators. It required skill and precision, attributes David had honed during his time as a shepherd. The sling symbolizes faith and reliance on God rather than conventional means of warfare. This foreshadows the spiritual battles believers face, where faith is the primary weapon (<a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>).he approached the Philistine David's approach to Goliath demonstrates courage and faith in God's deliverance. The Philistines were a formidable enemy, often at odds with Israel. David's confrontation with Goliath is a type of Christ's victory over sin and death, as both faced seemingly insurmountable foes with divine assistance. This act of faith is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, where David is listed among the heroes of faith.<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, he is preparing to face Goliath, the Philistine giant. 2. <a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a> A champion warrior of the Philistines, known for his immense size and strength, who defied the armies of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_brook.htm">The Brook</a> A stream from which David selected five smooth stones, symbolizing his reliance on God's provision rather than conventional weapons. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistine_army.htm">The Philistine Army</a> The opposing force challenging Israel, representing the worldly powers and challenges that believers face. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_elah.htm">The Valley of Elah</a> The location where the battle between David and Goliath took place, symbolizing the battlegrounds of faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> David's choice of simple stones over armor demonstrates faith in God's power rather than fear of the enemy's might. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The selection of five smooth stones signifies God's provision of the right tools for the task at hand, encouraging believers to trust in God's resources. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_action.htm">Preparation and Action</a> David's preparation with the stones and his approach to Goliath teach the importance of both spiritual readiness and decisive action in faith. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_stones.htm">Symbolism of the Stones</a> The smooth stones can symbolize the refining process of faith, where God prepares us through trials to face challenges. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_obedience.htm">Courage in Obedience</a> David's actions show that true courage comes from obedience to God's calling, even when it defies conventional wisdom.<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/what_are_the_five_stones.htm">What are the five smooth stones in the story?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_beat_goliath.htm">How did David defeat the giant Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_13's_distress.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that supports the specific distress described in Psalm 13? </a> <a href="/q/can_one_stone_fell_a_giant_warrior.htm">Is it scientifically plausible for a single stone to fell a trained giant warrior (1 Samuel 17:49)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) And he took his staff in his hand.--It was a true stroke of military genius in David, this determination of his to fight only with the weapons, weak and unimportant though they seemed, with which he was familiar, and in the use of which he was so skilful; nor was the issue of the combat, now he had resolved to use the sling, even doubtful. It has been well said he was like one armed with a rifle, while his enemy had only a spear and a sword, and if only he could take sure aim the result was absolutely certain.Wordsworth, again, on the words "chose him five smooth stones out of the brook," refers to Augustine's Commentary, who finds here a deep mystical signification. It is an admirable specimen of the Patristic School of Exposition, which, although quaint, and not unfrequently "far-fetched," will always, and with good reason, possess great power over the minds of the earnest and devout student. "So our Divine David, the Good Shepherd of Bethlehem, when He went forth at the temptation to meet Satan--our ghostly Goliath--chose five stones out of the brook. He took the five books of Moses out of the flowing stream of Judaism. He took what was solid out of what was fluid. He took what was permanent out of what was transitory. He took what was moral and perpetual out of what was ceremonial and temporary. He took stones out of a brook, and with one of these He overthrew Satan. All Christ's answers to the tempter are moral precepts, taken from one Book of the Law (Deuteronomy), and He prefaced His replies with the same words, 'It is written;' and with this sling and stone of Scripture He laid our Goliath low, and He has taught us by His example how we may also vanquish the tempter." (See St. Augustine, Sermon 32) <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And [David] took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take his staff מַקְל֜וֹ (maq·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4731.htm">Strong's 4731: </a> A shoot, stick in his hand, בְּיָד֗וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand selected וַיִּבְחַר־ (way·yiḇ·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> To try, select five חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five smooth חַלֻּקֵֽי־ (ḥal·lu·qê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2512.htm">Strong's 2512: </a> Smooth stones אֲבָנִ֣ים ׀ (’ă·ḇā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the brook, הַנַּ֡חַל (han·na·ḥal) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft and put וַיָּ֣שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set them in the pouch וּבַיַּלְק֖וּט (ū·ḇay·yal·qūṭ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3219.htm">Strong's 3219: </a> Receptacle, perhaps a wallet of his shepherd’s הָרֹעִ֧ים (hā·rō·‘îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with bag. בִּכְלִ֨י (biḵ·lî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus And with his sling וְקַלְּע֣וֹ (wə·qal·lə·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7050.htm">Strong's 7050: </a> A sling, a, screen, the valve in hand, בְיָד֑וֹ (ḇə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand he approached וַיִּגַּ֖שׁ (way·yig·gaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach the Philistine. הַפְּלִשְׁתִּֽי׃ (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:40 He took his staff in his hand (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:41" /></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>