# from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear

Bears and lions use their paws when they attack, so the word "paw" represents the attack. AT: "from the attack of the lion and from the attack of the bear" or "from the lion and the bear" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# the hand of this Philistine

The Philistine's hand represents his power in fighting. AT: "the power of this Philistine" or "the Philistine" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# coat of chainmail

a flexible piece of body armor covered with protective scales or small plates

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/david]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahweh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/lion]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/philistines]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/saul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/armor]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bronze]]