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What does 1 Samuel 17:40 mean?

He picked up his staff, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in his shepherd’s bag, and, with his sling in hand, approached the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:40 - Modern Text Bible

(David goes out to face Goliath with just his usual tools, trusting God rather than conventional weapons.)