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New Revised Standard
1 Samuel 17:57
On David's return from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine’s head still in his hand.
When David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine’s head still in his hand.
Hebrew Names Version
As David returned from the slaughter of the Pelishti, Aviner took him, and brought him before Sha'ul with the head of the Pelishti in his hand.
As David returned from the slaughter of the Pelishti, Aviner took him, and brought him before Sha'ul with the head of the Pelishti in his hand.
King James Version
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Lexham English Bible
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. The head of the Philistine was in his hand.
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. The head of the Philistine was in his hand.
English Standard Version
And as soon as David returned from the striking down of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as soon as David returned from the striking down of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
New Century Version
When David came back from killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul. David was still holding Goliath's head.
When David came back from killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul. David was still holding Goliath's head.
New English Translation
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Amplified Bible
When David returned from killing [Goliath] the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
When David returned from killing [Goliath] the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
New American Standard Bible
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when Dauid was returned from the slaughter of the Philistim, then Abner tooke him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistim in his hand.
And when Dauid was returned from the slaughter of the Philistim, then Abner tooke him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistim in his hand.
Legacy Standard Bible
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
Contemporary English Version
When David came back from fighting Goliath, he was still carrying Goliath's head. Abner took David to Saul,
When David came back from fighting Goliath, he was still carrying Goliath's head. Abner took David to Saul,
Complete Jewish Bible
As David returned from killing the P'lishti, Avner took him and brought him to Sha'ul with the head of the P'lishti in his hand.
As David returned from killing the P'lishti, Avner took him and brought him to Sha'ul with the head of the P'lishti in his hand.
Darby Translation
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Easy-to-Read Version
When David came back after killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul. David was still holding the Philistine's head.
When David came back after killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul. David was still holding the Philistine's head.
George Lamsa Translation
And when David returned after he had slain the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And when David returned after he had slain the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Good News Translation
So when David returned to camp after killing Goliath, Abner took him to Saul. David was still carrying Goliath's head.
So when David returned to camp after killing Goliath, Abner took him to Saul. David was still carrying Goliath's head.
Literal Translation
And when David returned from striking the Philistine, then Abner took him and brought him before Saul; and the head of the Philistine was in his hand.
And when David returned from striking the Philistine, then Abner took him and brought him before Saul; and the head of the Philistine was in his hand.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan Dauid came agayne from the slaughter of the Philistyne, Abner toke him, and broughte him before Saul, and he had the Philistynes heade in his hande.
Now whan Dauid came agayne from the slaughter of the Philistyne, Abner toke him, and broughte him before Saul, and he had the Philistynes heade in his hande.
American Standard Version
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Bible in Basic English
And when David was coming back after the destruction of the Philistine, Abner took him to Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And when David was coming back after the destruction of the Philistine, Abner took him to Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And whe Dauid was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner toke him, & brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And whe Dauid was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner toke him, & brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
King James Version (1611)
And as Dauid returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner tooke him, & brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as Dauid returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner tooke him, & brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
English Revised Version
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Berean Standard Bible
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul.
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Dauid hadde come ayen, whanne `the Filistei was slayn, Abner took Dauid, and brouyte hym in, hauynge in the hond the heed of `the Filistei, `bifor Saul.
And whanne Dauid hadde come ayen, whanne `the Filistei was slayn, Abner took Dauid, and brouyte hym in, hauynge in the hond the heed of `the Filistei, `bifor Saul.
Young's Literal Translation
And when David turneth back from smiting the Philistine, then Abner taketh him and bringeth him in before Saul, and the head of the Philistine in his hand;
And when David turneth back from smiting the Philistine, then Abner taketh him and bringeth him in before Saul, and the head of the Philistine in his hand;
Update Bible Version
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Webster's Bible Translation
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
World English Bible
As David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
As David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
New King James Version
Then, as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Then, as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
New Living Translation
As soon as David returned from killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul with the Philistine's head still in his hand.
As soon as David returned from killing Goliath, Abner brought him to Saul with the Philistine's head still in his hand.
New Life Bible
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner brought him to Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner brought him to Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when David returned from smiting the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul, - with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And, when David returned from smiting the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul, - with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when David was returned, after the Philistine was slain, Abner took him, and brought him in before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And when David was returned, after the Philistine was slain, Abner took him, and brought him in before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Revised Standard Version
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
THE MESSAGE
As soon as David came back from killing the Philistine, Abner brought him, the Philistine's head still in his hand, straight to Saul.
As soon as David came back from killing the Philistine, Abner brought him, the Philistine's head still in his hand, straight to Saul.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
So when David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine's head in his hand.
Contextual Overview
48 When the Philistine drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. 49 David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground. 50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, striking down the Philistine and killing him; there was no sword in David's hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine; he grasped his sword, drew it out of its sheath, and killed him; then he cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. 52 The troops of Israel and Judah rose up with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron, so that the wounded Philistines fell on the way from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron. 53 The Israelites came back from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their camp. 54 David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent. 55 When Saul saw David go out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the commander of the army, "Abner, whose son is this young man?" Abner said, "As your soul lives, O king, I do not know." 56 The king said, "Inquire whose son the stripling is." 57 On David's return from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the head: 1 Samuel 17:54
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine,.... Carrying his head in triumph, and no doubt accompanied with the acclamations of the people:
Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand; to give an answer to the king's question concerning him, who could best do it himself; and that Saul might have the opportunity of rewarding him, according to his merit, for so great a piece of service he had done for Israel, of which the head in his hand was a sufficient proof.
