1 Samuel 17:38

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.”

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BSBPD

“Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Saul clad David with his apparel, and he put a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Saul clotheth David with his long robe, and hath put a helmet of brass on his head, and doth clothe him with a coat of mail.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 17:38 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Jeremiah 46:4Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor!

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