1 Samuel 17:57 - New King James Version

57 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New International Version

As soon as David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with David still holding the Philistine’s head.

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.

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.

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