He laqach (take / seize) his maqal (staff) in his yad (hand), and bachar (chose) for himself chamash (five) chalaq (smooth) abanayam (stones) out of the nachal (stream / river), and shawam (place / establish / appoint) them in the raiyam (shepherds) kalay (bag) which he had, even in his wallet. His qalai (sling) was in his yad (hand); and he nagash (drew) near to the Palashathay (Philistine).