1 Samuel 17:55

Modern English Version

When Saul saw David going out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the commander of the army, “Whose son is this youth, Abner?” And Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I do not know.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:15

Here is how you will be tested. By the life of Pharaoh, you will not leave here unless your youngest brother comes here.

1 Samuel 1:26

And she said, “Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here praying to the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:50

And the name of the wife of Saul was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the captain of his army was Abner, the son of Ner, the uncle of Saul.

1 Samuel 16:12

So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy with beautiful eyes and a good appearance. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him, for this is he.”

1 Samuel 17:54

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

1 Samuel 17:56

The king said, “Inquire whose son the young man is.”

1 Samuel 17:58

Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant, Jesse the Bethlehemite.”

1 Samuel 26:5

So David arose and came to the place where Saul had camped. And David saw the place where Saul was lying down and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army. Saul was lying down in the encampment, while the people encamped around him.