1 Samuel 17:56

And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:56

BSB
"Find out whose son this young man is!" said the king.
AKJV
And the king said, Inquire you whose son the stripling is.
CPDV
And the king said, "You shall inquire as to whose son this boy may be."
ERV
And the king said, Inquire thou whose son the stripling is.
NHEB
The king said, "Inquire whose son the young man is."
SMT
And the king will say, Ask thou whose son this youth.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:56

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:56
Summary
Saul commands investigation of the young man's origin
Place
Valley
Event
Saul demands identity confirmation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative