1 Samuel 17:57
What does 1 Samuel 17:57 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 17:57 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And 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;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And 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.
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- 1 Samuel 17:54
And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent.
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