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Berean Standard Bible

“Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.”

1 Samuel 17:38

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Saul has finally agreed to let David fight, and he wants to give the young man the best protection he can. The king's own armor is the most impressive equipment in Israel.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor.

World English Bible (WEB)

Saul dressed David with his clothing. He put a helmet of brass on his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Saul clad David with his apparel, and he put a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Saul gave David his clothing of war, and put a head-dress of brass on his head and had him clothed with a coat of metal.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Saúl vistió á David de sus ropas, y puso sobre su cabeza un almete de acero, y armóle de coraza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Saúl le puso a David su armadura: un yelmo de bronce y una cota de malla.

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