6. His legs were also protected by bronze armour, and he carried a bronze javelin slung over his shoulder.
7. His spear was as thick as the bar on a weaver's loom, and its iron head weighed about seven kilogrammes. A soldier walked in front of him carrying his shield.
8. Goliath stood and shouted at the Israelites, “What are you doing there, lined up for battle? I am a Philistine, you slaves of Saul! Choose one of your men to fight me.
9. If he wins and kills me, we will be your slaves; but if I win and kill him, you will be our slaves.
10. Here and now I challenge the Israelite army. I dare you to pick someone to fight me!”
11. When Saul and his men heard this, they were terrified.