1 Samuel 17:38

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:38

BSB

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

AKJV

And Saul armed David with his armor, and he put an helmet of brass on his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.

CPDV

And Saul clothed David with his garments. And he placed a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clothed him with a breastplate.

ERV

And Saul clad David with his apparel, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

NHEB

Saul dressed David with his clothing. He put a helmet of bronze on his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

SMT

And Saul will put his garments upon David, and give a helmet of brass upon his head, and put on him a coat of mail.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:38

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine armedH3847Verb DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewithhisarmourH4055Noun MasculineandheputH5414VerbanhelmetH6959Noun MasculineofbrassH5178Noun MasculineuponhisheadH7218Noun MasculinealsohearmedH3847VerbhimwithacoatofmailH8302Noun

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:38

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Overview of 1 Samuel 17:38

Summary

King equips youth with armor before battle

Place

Valley of Elah

Event

Saul arms David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC