1 Samuel 17:38 kjv — 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 mai…

King James Version

"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."

— 1 Samuel 17:38, King James Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

35

And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.

36

Thy 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.

37

David 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.

38

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.

39

And 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.

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.

41

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

1 Samuel 17:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:38 say?
1 Samuel 17:38 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:38 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 38.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 17:38.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:38 in?
1 Samuel 17:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 17:38?
1 Samuel 17:38 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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