1 Samuel 17:39-41

Revised Geneva Translation

³⁹ Then David fastened his sword upon his battle clothing and began to go, never testing it. But David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these. For I am not accustomed.” Therefore, David took them off.

⁴⁰ Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones for himself, out of a brook, and put them in his shepherd’s bag (or scrip). And his sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine.

⁴¹ And the Philistine came and drew near to David. And the man who bare the shield went before him.