1 Samuel 17:54

New American Bible - revised edition

David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem; but he kept Goliath’s armor in his own tent. David Presented to Saul.

Cross References

Exodus 16:33

Moses then told Aaron, “Take a jar and put a full omer of manna in it. Then place it before the Lord to keep it for your future generations.”

1 Samuel 21:9

David then asked Ahimelech: “Do you have a spear or a sword on hand? I brought along neither my sword nor my weapons, because the king’s business was urgent.”

1 Samuel 17:53

When they returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, the Israelites looted their camp.

1 Samuel 17:55

As Saul watched David go out to meet the Philistine, he asked his general Abner, “Abner, whose son is that young man?” Abner replied, “On your life, O king, I have no idea.”

1 Samuel 17:57

So when David returned from slaying the Philistine, Abner escorted him into Saul’s presence. David was still holding the Philistine’s head.