KJV ORIGINAL
And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He wore a bronze helmet on his head and was dressed in a coat of armor made of bronze scales. The armor alone weighed five thousand shekels of bronze.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how heavily armored and intimidating the giant Goliath was, emphasizing his massive size and military strength.
📚 Historical Context
This describes Goliath, the Philistine champion who challenged Israel's army. Five thousand shekels of bronze would have weighed approximately 125 pounds, showing that Goliath was incredibly strong to move in such heavy armor. The Philistines were known for their advanced metalworking skills and superior military equipment compared to the Israelites.
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