1 Samuel 17:57 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →Abner brings David, still holding Goliath's head, before Saul.
What Does 1 Samuel 17:57 Mean?
As David returns from killing the Philistine, Abner takes him and brings him before the king, the giant's head still in David's hand. The young victor stands before Saul bearing the proof of his triumph.
The shepherd who came to the camp with bread now stands before the king with the head of the enemy. God has lifted the lowly to a place of honor, the evidence of his deliverance in his own hand. So the Lord exalts His faithful servants in due time, bringing them out of obscurity to stand before the great, that His work through them may be plainly seen.
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What does 1 Samuel 17:57 mean?
Abner brings David, still holding Goliath's head, before Saul.