1 Samuel 17:55

God's Word

As Saul watched David going out against the Philistine, he asked Abner, the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” Abner answered, “I solemnly swear, as you live, Your Majesty, I don’t know.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:15

This is how you’ll be tested: I solemnly swear, as surely as Pharaoh lives, that you won’t leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

1 Samuel 1:26

“Sir,” Hannah said, “as sure as you live, I’m the woman who stood here next to you and prayed to the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:50

The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent for him. He had a healthy complexion, attractive eyes, and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go ahead, anoint him. He is the one.”

1 Samuel 17:54

David took the Philistine’s head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he kept Goliath’s armor in his tent.

1 Samuel 17:56

The king said, “Find out whose son this young man is.”

1 Samuel 17:58

Saul asked him, “Whose son are you, young man?” “The son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem,” David answered.

1 Samuel 26:5

Then David went to the place where Saul had camped. David saw the place where Saul and Ner’s son Abner, the commander of the army, were lying. Saul was lying in the camp, and the troops were camped around him.