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.

56 Then the King said, Inquire thou whose son this young man is.

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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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