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1 Samuel 17:40
New English Translation
1 Samuel 17:40
New English Translation
40 He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch[a] of his shepherd’s bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.
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- 1 Samuel 17:40 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.
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