David and goliath: Story of David – The Shepherd Boy Who Became a King (+ PDF Download)

Refusing the Armor

King Saul offers David his grand and heavy armor, hoping it will protect him in the upcoming battle against the giant, Goliath. However, as David tries to move in the oversized metal gear, he quickly realizes that it is too bulky and unfamiliar for him. Weighed down and unable to move freely, he shakes his head and says, “I cannot go in these.” Instead of relying on armor and weapons he is not used to, David chooses to trust in his own skills. He removes the armor and sticks to what he knows best—his simple shepherd’s clothes, a sling, and five smooth stones he carefully picks from a nearby brook.