1 Samuel 17:58 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Saul said to him, 'Whose son are you, young man?' And David answered, 'I am the son of your servant Jesse from Bethlehem.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows King Saul asking David about his family background right after David defeated Goliath, and David humbly identifying himself as the son of Jesse from Bethlehem.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs in the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, right after the young David has defeated the Philistine giant Goliath in a battle that showcased God's power through an unlikely hero. King Saul, curious about this brave youth who stepped forward when seasoned warriors hesitated, asks about David's family background to better understand his origins. This inquiry highlights the humble, rural roots of David, who was from the town of Bethlehem and the son of a simple farmer named Jesse, setting the stage for his future rise to kingship.

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