1 Samuel 17:5 nasb — He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was clothed with scale-armor which weighed five thousand shekels of bronze.

NASB

"He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was clothed with scale-armor which weighed five thousand shekels of bronze."

— 1 Samuel 17:5, NASB

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

2

Saul and the men of Israel were gathered and camped in the valley of Elah, and drew up in battle array to encounter the Philistines.

3

The Philistines stood on the mountain on one side while Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with the valley between them.

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Then a champion came out from the armies of the Philistines named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

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He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was clothed with scale-armor which weighed five thousand shekels of bronze.

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He also had bronze greaves on his legs and a bronze javelin slung between his shoulders.

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The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.

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He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel and said to them, "Why do you come out to draw up in battle array? Am I not the Philistine and you servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.

1 Samuel 17:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:5 say?
1 Samuel 17:5 in the NASB reads: “He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was clothed with scale-armor which weighed five thousand shekels of bronze.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:5 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 5.
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 17:5.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:5 in?
1 Samuel 17:5 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 17:5?
1 Samuel 17:5 reads (NASB): “He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was clothed with scale-armor which weighed five thousand shekels of bronze.” 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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