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1 Samuel 17:54

King James Version (KJV)

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

1 Samuel 17:54 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

Theological / Devotional

To Jerusalem. That is, eventually. David would not have taken the head to Jerusalem immediately, for the Jebusites still held that city, and it was not taken from them until after the coronation of David (see 1 Chron. 11:4–8; 2 Sam. 5:6-9). The historian here records the ultimate resting place of this trophy, without thought of the time element involved. Goliath’s armor apparently was taken to David’s home at Bethlehem (see on 2 Sam. 18:17; see also 1 Sam. 4:10 ; 13:2; etc.), and his sword, apparently to Nob (see ch. 21:9).

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