Context 17:40 He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch1 of his shepherd’s bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.
[17:40]1tn This Hebrew word occurs only here and its exact meaning is not entirely clear. It refers to a receptacle of some sort and apparently was a common part of a shepherd’s equipment. Here it serves as a depository for the stones that David will use in his sling.
