Pouch

A small bag made of leather or cloth, used to carry food and small items, often worn on a belt or shoulder.

A shepherd carries a bag for food and other provisions
A shepherd carries a bag for food and other provisions (Image generated by ChatGPT using OpenAI technology) Shepherd’s bag/pouch

About Pouch

The shepherd’s bag was a pouch hung from the shoulder by a strap or attached to the belt or sash around the waist. It could be made of leather or cloth.

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Key References

1 Samuel 17:40

And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine.

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1 Samuel 17:40

And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine.