1 Samuel 17:55

The Message

When Saul saw David go out to meet the Philistine, he said to Abner, commander of the army, “Tell me about this young man’s family.” Abner said, “For the life of me, O King, I don’t know.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:12

Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health—bright-eyed, good-looking. God said, “Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one.”

1 Samuel 17:56

The king said, “Well, find out the lineage of this raw youth.”

1 Samuel 17:58

Saul asked him, “Young man, whose son are you?” “I’m the son of your servant Jesse,” said David, “the one who lives in Bethlehem.”