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1 Samuel 17:54

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1 Samuel 17:54 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put Goliath’s weapons in his own tent.

King James Version KJV

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

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And David took the head of the Philistine to Jerusalem, but the metal war-dress and the arms he put in his tent.

Free Bible Version FBV

David took the Philistine's head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put the Philistine's weapons in his own tent.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Dauid tooke the head of ye Philistim, and brought it to Ierusalem, and put his armour in his tent.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And David taketh the head of the Philistine, and bringeth it in to Jerusalem, and his weapons he hath put in his own tent.

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And David taking the head of the Philistine brought it to Jerusalem: but his armour he put in his tent.

Translation for Translators T4T

David later took the head of Goliath to Jerusalem, but he kept Goliath’s weapons in his own tent.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 17:54

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1 Samuel 17:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּקַּ֤ח דָּוִד֙ אֶת רֹ֣אשׁ הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י וַ/יְבִאֵ֖/הוּ יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם וְ/אֶת כֵּלָ֖י/ו שָׂ֥ם בְּ/אָהֳלֽ/וֹ
וַ/יִּקַּ֤ח lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִד֙ Dâvid H1732 David N-proper
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
רֹ֣אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 head N-ms
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י Pᵉlishtîy H6430 Philistines Art | Ngmsa
וַ/יְבִאֵ֖/הוּ bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM
כֵּלָ֖י/ו kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil N-mp | Suff
שָׂ֥ם sûwm H7760 to set V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/אָהֳלֽ/וֹ ʼôhel H168 tent Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 17:54

וַ/יִּקַּ֤ח lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
דָּוִד֙ Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רֹ֣אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 "head" N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י Pᵉlishtîy H6430 "Philistines" Art | Ngmsa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
וַ/יְבִאֵ֖/הוּ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כֵּלָ֖י/ו kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
שָׂ֥ם sûwm H7760 "to set" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
בְּ/אָהֳלֽ/וֹ ʼôhel H168 "tent" Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.

Study Notes — 1 Samuel 17:54

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1 Exodus 16:33 So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.”
2 Joshua 4:7–8 you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.” Thus the Israelites did as Joshua had commanded them. They took up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, one for each tribe of Israel, just as the LORD had told Joshua; and they carried them to the camp, where they set them down.
3 1 Samuel 21:9 The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”

1 Samuel 17:54 Summary

[David took the head of the Philistine to Jerusalem as a reminder of God's power and provision in his life, and to give glory to God. This act shows that David trusted in God and acknowledged His role in the victory, just like the Bible teaches us to trust in God's power and provision in Psalms 37:3-7. By putting Goliath's weapons in his own tent, David was also claiming the spoils of war and demonstrating his faith in God's promise to provide for him, as seen in Genesis 22:14. This verse teaches us to always give God the glory for our successes and to trust in His power and provision.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did David take the head of the Philistine to Jerusalem?

David took the head of the Philistine to Jerusalem as a symbol of his victory and to give glory to God, similar to how Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness as a symbol of salvation, as seen in Numbers 21:9.

What is the significance of David putting Goliath's weapons in his own tent?

By putting Goliath's weapons in his own tent, David was demonstrating his trust in God's power and provision, as well as claiming the spoils of war, as instructed in Deuteronomy 21:11.

How does this verse relate to David's faith and trust in God?

This verse shows David's faith and trust in God, as he acknowledges God's role in his victory over Goliath, similar to how the Psalmist expresses trust in God in Psalms 28:7.

What can we learn from David's actions in this verse?

We can learn from David's actions that we should always give God the glory for our victories and successes, and trust in His power and provision, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and provision, just like David did in his battle with Goliath?
  2. How can I, like David, demonstrate my faith and trust in God in the face of challenges and adversity?
  3. What are some 'trophies' or symbols of God's power and provision in my life that I can reflect on and give thanks for?
  4. In what ways can I, like David, use my experiences and victories to give glory to God and point others to Him?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:54

And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem,.... After he had been introduced with it to Saul, and when he had passed through various cities in Israel, carrying the head in

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:54

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

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

Brought it to Jerusalem; either to terrify the Jebusites, who yet held the fort of Zion, ; or for some other reason not recorded, nor now known. In his tent, i.e. in the tent which was erected for him in the camp, upon this occasion. There it was kept for the present, though afterwards it seems to have been translated to the tabernacle, where we find his sword, 1 Samuel 21, and it is not unlikely the rest of his armour was there also.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

1 Samuel 17:54 And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.Ver. 54. And brought it to Jerusalem.] Setting it up for a trophy of his victory, and for a terror to those sturdy Jebusites there, which still held the fort. But he put his armour in his tent.] Either at his father Jesse’ s house, or that tent in the camp which he had in common with his brethren. Some think he made the 144th Psalm upon this occasion. That in the tenth verse, "Who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword," the Chaldee rendereth, From Goliath’ s sword.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

(54) The head of the Philistine.—There is no real difficulty here, for although the fortress of Jebus, on Mount Zion, was in the hands of the Jebusites, and continued to be so until David captured the stronghold, many years later, the city of Jerusalem already belonged to the Israelites. (See Joshua 15:63; Judges 1:21.) This “place of arms” was naturally selected for the home of the famous trophy, being the nearest stronghold to the scene of the victory. But he put his armour in his tent.—Ohel, the Hebrew word rendered here “tent,” is the ancient word for “dwelling.” If we understand that David kept for the present the armour of his mighty adversary, we must suppose he took it to his dwelling at Bethlehem, and after a time presented it to the sanctuary at Nob. In 1 Samuel 21:9 we read of the “sword of Goliath wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod.” Abarbanel, however, with great probability, believes that by the expression “in his tent” the “tabernacle of Jehovah” is meant—“His tabernacle,” so termed pointedly by the compiler of the history, because David, in later days, with great ceremony, “pitched it” in his own city (2 Samuel 6:17). In Acts 15:16 the writer of this New Testament Book expressly calls the sacred tent “the Tabernacle of David.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

Verse 54. David took the head of the Philistine] It has been already remarked that this, with the following verses, and the five first verses of the eighteenth chapter, are omitted by the Septuagint. See the observations at the end. 1 Samuel 17:58.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 17:54

54. to Jerusalem] There are no indications that Jerusalem had yet attained any importance either as a political or religious centre. The citadel still remained in the hands of the Jebusites, though the lower city had been captured (Joshua 15:63). It seems best therefore to suppose that David deposited the head as a votive offering in the Tabernacle at Nob which was close to Jerusalem. We know that he afterwards placed Goliath’s sword there, and possibly the rest of his armour along with it. This is preferable to the conjecture that the historian here relates by anticipation what David did eventually when he occupied Jerusalem. in his tent] So long as the army remained in the field he kept it as a trophy of his victory. We might naturally expect that David would celebrate his victory by a Psalm of thanksgiving. No extant Psalm however can with certainty be referred to this occasion. The Sept. adds “against Goliath” to the title of Psalms 144 (Sept. 143), but without any sufficient probability; and the Psalm appended to the Psalter in the Sept., which professes to belong to this period, is certainly not authentic. A translation of it may be found in Smith’s Dict. of the Bible, I. 403.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 17:54

Jerusalem - See Judges 1:8 note. His tent - Perhaps the tabernacle. David had neither tent nor house of his own.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:54

54. David took the head… and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent — According to some critics this verse is utterly irreconcilable with the context, and is, therefore, to be

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