And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of bronze, and who was girded with a new sword, thought he would kill David — The giant Ishbi-benob, bearing a massive bronze spear (about 9 pounds) and a new sword, targets David in battle. The heavyweight weaponry suggests that this is a serious threat. The giant represents a physical force that even David, experienced warrior though he is, cannot easily overcome.

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