KJV ORIGINAL
And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David took the Philistine's head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put Goliath's armor in his own tent.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows David claiming the spoils of victory after defeating Goliath - taking the giant's head as proof of triumph and keeping his armor as a trophy.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient warfare, taking the head of a defeated enemy was a common practice to prove victory and display God's power through His champion. Jerusalem wasn't yet Israel's capital (that would come when David became king), but it was already a significant city. Warriors typically claimed the weapons and armor of defeated foes as legitimate spoils of war.
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