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.
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Verse 57 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Samuel. The Israelite army pursues the Philistines and recovers territory after Goliath’s defeat. Saul asks about David’s family identity, showing that the king still does not fully know the young man who has just produced a decisive victory. The scene concludes David’s transition from an almost unknown shepherd to a public figure. The victory over Goliath will also trigger Saul’s jealousy and the subsequent persecution.
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Compare 1 Samuel 17:57 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da nun David wiederkam von der Schlacht des Philisters, nahm ihn Abner und brachte ihn vor Saul, und er hatte des Philisters Haupt in seiner Hand.
Y cuando David volvía de matar al Filisteo, Abner lo tomó, y llevolo delante de Saúl, teniendo la cabeza del Filisteo en su mano.
Cuando David regresó de matar al filisteo, Abner lo tomó y lo llevó ante Saúl. David llevaba en la mano la cabeza del filisteo.
Et quand David fut de retour après avoir tué le Philistin, Abner le prit et le mena devant Saül. David avait à la main la tête du Philistin.
E, quando Davide fu ritornato da percuotere il Filisteo, Abner lo prese, e lo menò in presenza di Saulle, avendo egli la testa del Filisteo in mano.
Voltando, pois, Davi de ferir o filisteu, Abner o tomou consigo, e o trouxe à presença de Saul, trazendo ele na mão a cabeça do filisteu.
大衛 打死那 非利士 人回來, 押尼珥 領他到 掃羅 面前, 大衛 手中拿著 非利士 人的頭。
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