1 Samuel 17:56 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the king said, 'Find out whose son this young man is.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Saul is asking someone to discover the identity of David's father after witnessing David's victory over Goliath.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs right after David killed Goliath, the Philistine giant who had been terrorizing Israel's army. King Saul had previously met David when he played music to soothe Saul's troubled spirit, but apparently didn't know David's family background or had forgotten it in the excitement of the moment. In ancient Israel, knowing someone's father and family lineage was crucial for understanding their social standing and tribal connections.

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