1 Samuel 17:57 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Samuel 17:57 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 to 1 Samuel 18:5 . David and Goliath (E, with additione by R). In this section two narratives seem to have been interwoven. For the sake of convenience, we may denote one set of pa...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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.
1 Samuel 17:57 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Whose son is this youth? &c.— Saul probably knew David's person, but had forgotten the name of his father. He does not ask, therefore, who the youth is, but whose son he is; a question of the...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David slays Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1 to 1 Samuel 18:5 is evidently taken from a different document from 1 Samuel 16:14-23 . In 1 Samuel 16:14-23 ; David is a man of war, and skilful in speech,...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXIV. DAVID'S CONFLICT WITH GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1-58 . THESE irrepressible Philistines were never long recovering from their disasters. The victory of Jonathan had been impaired by the...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Loyal Friend and a Jealous Enemy 1 Samuel 17:55-58 ; 1 Samuel 18:1-9 These verses make very good reading. They present the one ray of light in a story which, from this point on, becomes more...
1 Samuel 17:57 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The story contained in this chapter is one of the most familiar of the Old Testament narratives. It places Saul and David in sharp contrast as each stands out in clear relief. In the presence of the...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(55) And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell. (...
1 Samuel 17:57 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire 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 S...
1 Samuel 17:57 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 57. With the head of the Philistine in his...
1 Samuel 17:57 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The time comes when both Saul and David are to be publicly proven as regards their fitness to rule over Israel. The Philistines, though previously defeated through Jonathan's faith, return to challen...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

48 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. 49 And David put his hand in his...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
1 Samuel 17:57 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Aftermath. Having Promised His Daughter To David Saul Enquires About His Antecedents ( 1 Samuel 17:55-58 ). Analysis. a And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITITCAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 17:1 . “The Philistines gathered together their armies.” Jamieson considers that this was twenty-seven years after their overthrow at Michmash. “Shocho...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17 Notice: I. David was on God's side. This was a religious war. Goliath fought for Dagon and cursed David by his gods. David fought for Jehovah. Let every child know for certain that he...
1 Samuel 17:57 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 17:4 . There went out a champion, Goliath of Gath; a military character well known to the Hebrews. More than thirty years before he had scattered the army of Israel, slain the sons of Eli...
1 Samuel 17:57 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Samuel 17:20-9 He came to the trench. More probably the barricade, or outer circle of defence for their camp, made of their wagons (see on 1 Samuel 10:22 ). Strictly the wor...
1 Samuel 17:57 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David Slays Goliath
1 Samuel 17:57 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 17:54

1 Samuel 17:57 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 17:57 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:57 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 17:57 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 17:57 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 17:57 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge