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

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

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

Berean Standard Bible
and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.

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

New King James Version
And he had bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.

New American Standard Bible
He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze saber slung between his shoulders.

NASB 1995
He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

NASB 1977
He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

Amplified Bible
He had bronze shin protectors on his legs and a bronze javelin hung between his shoulders.

Christian Standard Bible
There was bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze javelin was slung between his shoulders.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There was bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze sword was slung between his shoulders.

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

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

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

Good News Translation
His legs were also protected by bronze armor, and he carried a bronze javelin slung over his shoulder.

International Standard Version
He had bronze armor on his legs and carried a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

Majority Standard Bible
and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.

NET Bible
He had bronze shin guards on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

New Heart English Bible
And he had bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze javelin was slung over 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 bronze shin armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and a frontlet of bronze [is] on his feet, and a javelin of bronze between his shoulders,

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

Smith's Literal Translation
And brass fronts upon his feet, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a buckler of brass covered his shoulders.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he had plates of brass on his lower legs, and a small shield of brass was covering his shoulders.

New American Bible
bronze greaves, and had a bronze scimitar slung from his shoulders.

New Revised Standard Version
He had greaves of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a cuirass of mail between his shoulders.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And boots of brass were on his feet and a corselet of brass between his shoulders
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And greaves of grass were upon his legs, and a brazen target was between his shoulders.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Goliath's Challenge
5and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, 6and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. 7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. In addition, his shield bearer went before him.…

Cross References
Ephesians 6:11-17
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. ...

Isaiah 59:17
He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.

2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Romans 13:12
The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

1 Thessalonians 5:8
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. / No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

2 Samuel 21:16
Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.

2 Samuel 21:19
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

2 Samuel 23:16-17
So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, / saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

2 Chronicles 9:15-16
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

Job 41:26-29
The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow. / He regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood. / No arrow can make him flee; slingstones become like chaff to him. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

target of brass.

1 Kings 10:16
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.

2 Chronicles 9:15
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.

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1 Samuel 17
1. The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle
4. Goliath challenges a combat
12. David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge
28. Eliab chides him
30. He is brought to Saul
32. shows the reason of his confidence
38. and slays the giant
55. Saul takes notice of David














armor of bronze
The phrase "armor of bronze" refers to the protective gear worn by Goliath, the Philistine giant. In the Hebrew text, the word for "bronze" is "נְחֹשֶׁת" (nechoshet), which indicates a strong, durable metal commonly used in ancient times for crafting weapons and armor. Bronze was a symbol of strength and invincibility, reflecting Goliath's formidable presence on the battlefield. Archaeological findings have confirmed the use of bronze in the Near East during this period, underscoring the historical accuracy of the biblical account. From a spiritual perspective, the bronze armor represents the worldly power and might that often intimidates believers, yet it is ultimately no match for the power of God.

on his legs
The protection "on his legs" signifies the comprehensive nature of Goliath's armor. In ancient warfare, leg armor was crucial for safeguarding a warrior's mobility and stability. The Hebrew term for "legs" is "מִצְחוֹת" (mitzchot), emphasizing the importance of being fully equipped for battle. Spiritually, this can be seen as a reminder for Christians to be fully armored with the "armor of God" (Ephesians 6:11-17), ensuring that every part of their spiritual life is protected against the enemy's attacks.

a javelin
The "javelin" mentioned here is a weapon of offense, highlighting Goliath's readiness to attack. The Hebrew word "כִּידוֹן" (kidon) can refer to a dart or spear, indicating a weapon designed for both throwing and thrusting. This reflects the aggressive nature of Goliath, who relied on his physical prowess and weaponry to instill fear. For Christians, this serves as a metaphor for the spiritual battles faced in life, where the enemy often uses intimidation and aggression to challenge faith.

slung between his shoulders
The phrase "slung between his shoulders" describes how the javelin was carried, ready for immediate use. The Hebrew word "תָּלוּי" (talui) implies that the weapon was strategically positioned for quick access. This detail illustrates Goliath's preparedness and confidence in his own strength. In a spiritual context, it reminds believers of the importance of being prepared and vigilant, always ready to respond to spiritual challenges with faith and reliance on God's strength rather than their own.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[He had] armor
וּמִצְחַ֥ת (ū·miṣ·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4697: A shinpiece of armor

of bronze
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his legs,
רַגְלָ֑יו (raḡ·lāw)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

and a bronze
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

javelin
וְכִיד֥וֹן (wə·ḵî·ḏō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3591: Something to strike with, a dart

was slung between
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

his shoulders.
כְּתֵפָֽיו׃ (kə·ṯê·p̄āw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything


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