Commentators note a fascinating translation issue in this verse. Older translations, like the KJV, mention a 'file,' which seems to contradict the previous verse stating there were no blacksmiths. However, as multiple scholars and archaeological findings point out, the Hebrew word 'pim' was not a tool but a unit of weight and currency. Therefore, the verse is most likely stating the high price the Philistines charged for sharpening tools—about two-thirds of a shekel—highlighting Israel's economic subjugation.