1 Samuel 17:53 kjv — And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.

King James Version

"And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents."

— 1 Samuel 17:53, King James Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

50

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

51

Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

52

And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

53

And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.

54

And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.

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.

56

And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.

1 Samuel 17:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:53 say?
1 Samuel 17:53 in the King James Version reads: “And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:53 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 53.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 17:53.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:53 in?
1 Samuel 17:53 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 17:53?
1 Samuel 17:53 reads (KJV): “And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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