KJV ORIGINAL
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He wore bronze armor on his legs, and carried a bronze javelin on his back.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes part of the impressive armor and weapons that the giant warrior Goliath wore into battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse continues the detailed description of Goliath, the Philistine champion who challenged Israel's army. Ancient warriors, especially champions, wore elaborate armor to intimidate enemies and demonstrate their wealth and status. The bronze mentioned here was a valuable metal that showed Goliath's importance and the Philistines' military sophistication.
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