¹⁹ Not a blacksmith^(A) could be found in the whole land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “Otherwise the Hebrews will make swords or spears!^(B)”

⁷ His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod,^(A) and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.^[a] His shield bearer^(B) went ahead of him.