1 Samuel 17:6
6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:6
King James Version
6 And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target
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.
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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.