1 Samuel 17:40

17:40 He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.

1 Samuel 26:23

26:23 The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.

1 Samuel 28:19

28:19 The Lord will hand you and Israel over to the Philistines! Tomorrow both you and your sons will be with me. The Lord will also hand the army of Israel over to the Philistines!”


tn This Hebrew word occurs only here and its exact meaning is not entirely clear. It refers to a receptacle of some sort and apparently was a common part of a shepherd’s equipment. Here it serves as a depository for the stones that David will use in his sling.

tn Heb “and the Lord returns to the man his righteousness and his faithfulness.”

tn Heb “And the Lord will give also Israel along with you into the hand of the Philistines.”

tc With the exception of the Lucianic recension, the LXX has here “and tomorrow you and your sons with you will fall.”

tn Heb “camp.”