1 Samuel 17:6

17:6 He had bronze shin guards ¹  on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

1 Samuel 26:4

26:4 David sent scouts and verified that Saul had indeed arrived. ² 

[17:6]  ¹ sn Or “greaves.” These were coverings (probably lined for comfort) that extended from about the knee to the ankle, affording protection for the shins of a warrior.

[26:4]  ² tn Heb “and David sent scouts and he knew that Saul had certainly come.”