1 Samuel 17:40
“And 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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he took his staff in his hand,.... His shepherd's staff, which he used in keeping his father's sheep, and chose…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He took his staff - What we would call his crook.
Five smooth stones -
1. Had they been rough or angular, they would…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:40-47
We are now coming near this famous combat, and have in these verses the preparations and remonstrances made on both…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
five smooth stones out of the brook "The sides and bed of this trench [see above on 1Sa 17:17] are strewn with rounded…
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