1 Samuel 17:38 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
36Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
37David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
38And 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.
39And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
40And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 6:11
Just as Saul armed David, believers are called to put on the armor of God.
1 Peter 5:5
The concept of humility in leadership is echoed in Peter's exhortation to be humble.
Source: 1 Samuel 17:38