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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. 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.

40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.

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