David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before. “I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David girded his, sword upon his armour
Which Saul also perhaps furnished him with:

and he as…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A shepherd lad, who had come that same morning from keeping sheep, had more courage than all the mighty men of Israel. Thus God often sends good wo…