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His shield bearer went ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. And his shield-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the staff of his spear <i>was</i> like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the staff of his spear <i>was</i> like a weaver’s beam, and his iron spearhead <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels; and a shield-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels of iron; and his shield-carrier walked in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver&#8217s beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The [wooden] shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam; the blade-head of his spear <i>weighed</i> six hundred shekels of iron. And a shield-bearer walked in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His spear shaft was like a weaver’s beam, and the iron point of his spear weighed fifteen pounds. In addition, a shield-bearer was walking in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His spear shaft was like a weaver&#8217s beam, and the iron point of his spear weighed 15 pounds. In addition, a shield-bearer was walking in front of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and his spear was so big that the iron spearhead alone weighed about seven kilograms. A soldier always walked in front of Goliath to carry his shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like the beam used by weavers. The head of his spear was made of 15 pounds of iron. The man who carried his shield walked ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His spear was as thick as the bar on a weaver's loom, and its iron head weighed about fifteen pounds. A soldier walked in front of him carrying his shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam and the iron point of his spear weighed 600 shekels. A man carrying his shield walked in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the iron point of his spear weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer was walking before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the shaft of his spear was like a weaver?s beam, and its blade weighed six hundred iron shekels, and his shield bearer went in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The staff of his spear was like a weaver’s beam; and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. His shield bearer went before him. <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 the wood of his spear [is] like a weavers’ beam, and the flame of his spear [is] six hundred shekels of iron, and the bearer of the buckler is going before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the wood of his spear is like a beam of weavers', and the flame of his spear is six hundred shekels of iron, and the bearer of the buckler is going before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the arrow of his spear as the beam of weavers, and the flame of his spear, six hundred shekels of iron. And he lifting up a shield went before him.<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 the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred sicles of iron: and his armourbearer went before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the shaft of his spear was like the beam used by a weaver. And the iron of his spear held six hundred shekels of iron. And his armor bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The shaft of his javelin was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron head weighed six hundred shekels. His shield-bearer went ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron; and his shield-bearer went before him.<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 the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron; and his shieldbearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the wood of his spear was like the beam of a weaver, and the point of his spear of six hundred shekels of iron, and a bearer of a round shield went in front of him<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 the shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron; and his shield-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the staff of his spear <i>was</i> like a weaver's beam, and the spear's head <i>was formed</i> of six hundred shekels of iron; and his armour-bearer went before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-7.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=4675" 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">6</span>and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: wə·ḥå̄ṣ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">The shaft</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ḥă·nî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">of his spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/707.htm" title="707: ’ō·rə·ḡîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To weave. A primitive root; to plait or weave.">was like a weaver’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4500.htm" title="4500: kim·nō·wr (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A (weaver's) beam. From niyr; a yoke, i.e. The frame of a loom.">beam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: bar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">and its iron</a> <a href="/hebrew/3852.htm" title="3852: wə·la·he·ḇeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Flame, blade. Or lahebeth; feminine of lahab, and meaning the same.">point</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ḥă·nî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš- (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">weighed six</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/8255.htm" title="8255: šə·qā·lîm (N-mp) -- (a measure of weight) shekel. From shaqal; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard.">shekels.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·nō·śê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">In addition, his shield bearer</a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: haṣ·ṣin·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>And Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and array yourselves for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose one of your men and have him come down against me.…<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="/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="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5</a></span><br />Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi 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/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="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">1 Chronicles 11:23</a></span><br />He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12-14</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<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="/joshua/11-4.htm">Joshua 11:4</a></span><br />So these kings came out with all their armies, a multitude as numerous as the sand on the seashore, along with a great number of horses and chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">Deuteronomy 3:11</a></span><br />(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)<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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Isaiah 14:9</a></span><br />Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-9.htm">Ezekiel 39:9</a></span><br />Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel.<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="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a></span><br />He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16-17</a></span><br />In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. / And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.</p><p class="hdg">the staff</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">2 Samuel 21:19</a></b></br> And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew <i>the brother of</i> Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear <i>was</i> like a weaver's beam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">1 Chronicles 11:23</a></b></br> And he slew an Egyptian, a man of <i>great</i> stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand <i>was</i> a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5</a></b></br> And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff <i>was</i> like a weaver's beam.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-14.htm">Beam</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/job/7-6.htm">Cloth-Worker's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-4.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-21.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Point</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-43.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/judges/5-8.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Shield-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/genesis/41-5.htm">Stem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/job/7-6.htm">Weaver's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-26.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Beam</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">Bearer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Cloth-Worker's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Point</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Shield-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Stem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Weaver's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-15.htm">Wood</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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A weaver's beam was a large, sturdy piece of wood used in looms, suggesting that Goliath's spear was unusually thick and heavy. This detail underscores the physical challenge David faced, as Goliath's weaponry was beyond what a typical soldier would carry. The comparison to a weaver's beam also reflects the craftsmanship and resources available to the Philistines, indicating their advanced military technology. This imagery sets the stage for the miraculous nature of David's victory, as it contrasts the seemingly insurmountable odds against him.<p><b>and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels</b><br>The iron point of Goliath's spear weighing six hundred shekels (approximately 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms) further illustrates the giant's strength and the threat he posed. Iron was a valuable and advanced material at the time, signifying the Philistines' technological superiority over the Israelites, who were still primarily using bronze. This detail not only highlights Goliath's might but also the Philistine advantage in warfare. The weight of the spearhead would have made it a devastating weapon, capable of piercing armor and causing significant damage. This aspect of the narrative emphasizes the divine intervention required for David's victory, as human strength and weaponry alone would not suffice.<p><b>In addition, his shield bearer went before him</b><br>The presence of a shield bearer indicates Goliath's status as a champion warrior, as only the most elite soldiers would have an attendant to carry their shield. This practice was common in ancient warfare, where a shield bearer would provide additional protection and support, allowing the warrior to focus on offense. The shield bearer's role also highlights the intimidation factor of Goliath's appearance, as he was not only heavily armed but also accompanied by an assistant, enhancing his imposing presence. This detail serves to heighten the contrast between Goliath and David, who faced the giant without armor or a shield bearer, relying solely on his faith in God. The shield bearer going before Goliath can also be seen as a type of the forerunner, a role fulfilled by John the Baptist in the New Testament, who prepared the way for Jesus Christ.<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/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who later becomes the king of Israel, known for his faith in God and his victory over Goliath.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>An ancient people who were enemies of Israel, often at war with them during the time of the judges and early monarchy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by King Saul at this time, who were challenged by Goliath and the Philistines.<br><br>5. <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 confronted Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god_vs._human_strength.htm">The Power of God vs. Human Strength</a></b><br>Goliath's impressive weaponry and armor symbolize human strength and intimidation. However, the account of David and Goliath teaches that true power comes from God, not from physical might or weaponry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Despite Goliath's formidable appearance and weaponry, David's faith in God allowed him to overcome fear. This encourages believers to trust in God's power over any intimidating circumstances they face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparation.htm">Spiritual Preparation</a></b><br>Just as Goliath was physically prepared for battle, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared by putting on the full armor of God. This preparation involves prayer, faith, and the Word of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battles.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battles</a></b><br>The battle between David and Goliath illustrates that God is sovereign over all battles, whether physical or spiritual. Believers can trust that God is in control and will fight for them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_and_obedience.htm">The Role of Humility and Obedience</a></b><br>David's humility and obedience to God's calling contrast with Goliath's pride. This teaches the importance of humility and obedience in the life of a believer.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_elhanan_kill_goliath,_not_david.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_17_3-4_reverse_nathan's_ok.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-7.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">The shaft</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2671.htm">Strong's 2671: </a> </span><span class="str2">A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his spear</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנִית֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was like a weaver's</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹֽרְגִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·rə·ḡîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_707.htm">Strong's 707: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plait, weave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rod,</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּמְנוֹר֙</span> <span class="translit">(kim·nō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4500.htm">Strong's 4500: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yoke, the frame of a, loom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its iron</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּרְזֶ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(bar·zel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iron, an iron implement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">point</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַהֶ֣בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·he·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3852.htm">Strong's 3852: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[weighed] six</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(šêš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shekels.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁקָלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·qā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8255.htm">Strong's 8255: </a> </span><span class="str2">A weight, a commercial standard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">In addition, his shield bearer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֹשֵׂ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:7 The staff of his spear was like (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:8" /></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>