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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.
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Verse 40 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Samuel. Saul hears David and offers him his armor, but David chooses not to use it because he is not accustomed to it. He recalls defending his father’s sheep from the lion and the bear and attributes those experiences to the Lord. The scene connects his pastoral experience with his present confidence. David does not present himself as unprepared, but as someone whose preparation has been interpreted through dependence on God. Refusing Saul’s armor also anticipates the contrast between their forms of leadership.
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Compare 1 Samuel 17:40 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 und nahm seinen Stab in seine Hand und erwählte fünf glatte Steine aus dem Bach und tat sie in seine Hirtentasche, die er hatte, und in den Sack und nahm die Schleuder in seine Hand und machte sich zu dem Philister.
Español · RVR1909 Tomó su cayado en su mano, y escogiose cinco piedras lisas del arroyo, y púsolas en el saco pastoril y en el zurrón que traía, y con su honda en su mano vase hacia el Filisteo.
Español · NTBT Tomó su cayado en la mano, escogió cinco piedras lisas del arroyo y las metió en su bolsa de pastor, en el zurrón. Con su honda en la mano, se acercó al filisteo.
Français · LSG Il prit en main son bâton, choisit dans le torrent cinq pierres polies, et les mit dans sa gibecière de berger et dans sa poche. Puis, sa fronde à la main, il s'avança contre le Philistin.
Italiano · DIO1885 E prese il suo bastone in mano, e si scelse dal torrente cinque pietre pulite, e le pose nel suo arnese da pastore, e nella tasca, avendo la sua frombola in mano. E così si accostò al Filisteo.
Português · ARC E tomou o seu cajado na mão, e escolheu para si cinco seixos do ribeiro, e pô-los no alforje de pastor, que trazia, a saber, no surrão, e lançou mão da sua funda; e foi aproximando-se do filisteu.
中文 · RCUV 他手中拿杖，又在溪中挑選了五塊光滑的石子，放在袋裏，就是牧人帶的囊裏，手裏拿著甩石的機弦，迎向那 非利士 人。
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