1 Samuel 17:38

David Slays Goliath · 1 Samuel 17:38–58
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Translations

Modern
Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.
Traditional
And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.
Literal
And Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze helmet on his head, and he clothed him in armor.
Latin
Et induit Saul David vestimentis suis, et imposuit galeam æream super caput ejus, et vestivit eum lorica.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.

Notes

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Achish Archaeology and the Bible David Giants Goliath Helmet Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David Coat of Mail: General Scriptures Concerning Courage: Personal Bravery: David, in Killing Goliath Decision: David Helmet: A Defensive Head-Gear Worn by Soldiers Military Arms: Defensive: Coat of Mail, Breastplate, Habergeon, or Brigandine Military Arms: Defensive: Helmet Trust of Saints Is: Not in Carnal Weapons