And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.
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Gill's Exposition
And Saul armed David with his armour,.... Not with what he wore himself; for it cannot be thought he would strip himself of his armour in the field of battle, and when just going to it; and besides…
Adam Clarke
Saul armed David - He knew that although the battle was the Lord's, yet prudent means should be used to secure success.
David is at length presented to Saul for his champion (Sa1 17:31) and he bravely undertakes to fight the Philistine (Sa1 17:32): Let no man's heart fail because of him. It would have reflected too…
Cambridge Bible
armed David with his armour Clothed David with his dress: probably a special military dress adapted to be worn with armour. The sword was fastened to it (1Sa 17:17). Cp. 1Sa 18:4 (E. V. garments).
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