1 Samuel 17:56 cpdv — And the king said, “You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king said, “You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be.” "

— 1 Samuel 17:56, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

53

And the sons of Israel, returning after they had pursued the Philistines, invaded their camp.

54

Then David, taking up the head of the Philistine, brought it to Jerusalem. Yet truly, he placed his armor in his own tent.

55

Now at the time that Saul had seen David going out against the Philistines, he said to Abner, the leader of the military, “From what stock is this youth descended, Abner?” And Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I do not know.”

56

And the king said, “You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be.”

57

And when David had returned, after the Philistine had been struck down, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul, having the head of the Philistine in his hand.

58

And Saul said to him, “Young man, from what ancestry are you?” And David said, “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.”

1 Samuel 17:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 17:56 say?
1 Samuel 17:56 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king said, “You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:56 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:56 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 56.
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 17:56.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:56 in?
1 Samuel 17:56 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 17:56?
1 Samuel 17:56 reads (CPDV): “And the king said, “You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be.” ” 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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