1 Samuel 17:7

1 Samuel 17:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.17:7 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms His shield bearer went ahead of him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear weighed 17:7 Possibly 8-14 lb.six hundred shekels of iron; and his shield-carrier walked in front of him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7The [wooden] shaft of his spear was like a 17:7 I.e. the cross beam of a loom.weaver’s beam; the blade-head of his spear weighed 17:7 Probably 12 lbs. or more.six hundred shekels of iron. And a 17:7 The shield was the type designed to protect the whole body, so it was probably about eight and one-half feet tall.shield-bearer walked in front of him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.17:7 600 shekels is approximately 15.1 pounds or 6.8 kilograms. In addition, his shield bearer went before him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7His spear was as big as a weaver’s rod. Its iron point weighed 15 pounds. The man who carried his shield walked along in front of him.

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