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He took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd`s bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

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Faith in Action

Commentators note that David's choice of a sling and stones was not naive but a display of practical wisdom. He chose the familiar tools he had mastered as a shepherd over the king's unfamiliar armor. This teaches that faith in God works in tandem with using the skills and resources He has provided.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 17:40

19th Century

Bishop

And he took his staff in his hand. —It was a true stroke of military genius in David, this determination of his to fight …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 17:40

17th Century

Pastor

And he took his staff in his hand
His shepherd's staff, which he used in keeping his father's sheep, and chose rathe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 17:40–47

17th Century

Minister

The complacency and presumption of fools destroy them. Nothing can excel the humility, faith, and piety which appear in David's words. He expressed…

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