6 And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target [1] of brass between his shoulders.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:6

New International Version

6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.

English Standard Version

6 And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.

The Message

6 He wore bronze shin guards and carried a bronze sword.

New King James Version

6 And he had bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.

New Living Translation

6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:6

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:1-11

(Read 1 Samuel 17:1-11)

Men so entirely depend upon God in all things, that when he withdraws his help, the most valiant and resolute cannot find their hearts or hands, as daily experience shows.

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