1 Samuel 17:6
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New International Version (©1984)
on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
On his legs he had bronze shin guards and on his back a bronze javelin.

King James Bible
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

American King James Version
And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

American Standard Version
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.

Bible in Basic English
His legs were covered with plates of brass and hanging on his back was a javelin of brass.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a buckler of brass covered his shoulders.

Darby Bible Translation
And he had greaves of bronze upon his legs, and a javelin of bronze between his shoulders.

English Revised Version
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

World English Bible
He had brass shin armor on his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.

Young's Literal Translation
and a frontlet of brass is on his feet, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders,

Geneva Study Bible

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

Wesley's Notes

17:6 Greaves - Boots.

King James Translators' Notes

target: or, gorget

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

6. greaves of brass-boots, terminating at the ankle, made in one plate of metal, but round to the shape of the leg, and often lined with felt or sponge. They were useful in guarding the legs, not only against the spikes of the enemy, but in making way among thorns and briers.

a target of brass-a circular frame, carried at the back, suspended by a long belt which crossed the breast from the shoulders to the loins.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

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.


1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. (NASB ©1995)

Armor Brass Bronze Covered Hanging Javelin Legs Plates Shin Shoulders Slung Target Wore


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

target of brass. or, gorget. 1Ki 10:16 2Ch 9:15

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