Translations
Modern
…and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.
Traditional
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
Literal
And a frontlet of bronze was on his legs, and a javelin of bronze between his shoulders.
Latin
…et ocreas æreas habebat in cruribus, et clypeus æreus tegebat humeros ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.
Notes
Goliath was a huge, fully armored warrior, but he did not have God (a much stronger ally) on his side (1 Samuel 17:45–47).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Achish Anak, Anakim, Anakites Coppersmith Elah, Valley of Giants Goliath Greaves Helmet Philistia, Philistines Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Sling, Slinger Warfare Weights and Measures
Topics
Brass: Articles Made of Armor Copper Brass: Made Into: Greaves fthe Legs Greaves: General Scriptures Concerning Javelin used by Goliath (Rv) Military Arms: Defensive: Greaves Military Arms: Defensive: Target Military Arms: Made of Iron, Steel, or Brass Target: Made of Brass (Bronze) The Philistines: Defied Israel by Their Champion The Philistines: Men of Great Strength and Stature Amongst