diff --git a/1sa/17/40.md b/1sa/17/40.md
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--- a/1sa/17/40.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # his staff in his hand
 
-Here "his" refers to David.
+"his" refers to David.
 
 # His sling was in his hand