53 And the children of Israel returned from pursuing the Philistines, and spoiled their tents.

54 And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem, and put his armor in his [a]tent.

55 ¶ When Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner the captain of his host, Abner, [b]whose son is this young man? and Abner answered, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 17:54 Or house at Bethlehem.
  2. 1 Samuel 17:55 That is, of what family and tribe is he? or else he had forgotten David, albeit he had received so great a benefit by him.

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