And Saul armed David with his armour,
and he put an helmet of brass upon his head;
also he armed him with a coat of mail.
And David girded his sword upon his armour,
and he assayed to go;
for he had not proved it.
And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these;
for I have not proved them.
And David put them off him.
1 Samuel 17:38,39
Now picture the scene.....
From the NKJV explained....
David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk,
for he had not tested them.
And David said to Saul,
I cannot walk with these, ........
