KJV ORIGINAL
And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David asked the young man who had brought him the news, 'Where are you from?' The young man answered, 'I am the son of a foreigner, an Amalekite.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is questioning a young Amalekite man who has just brought him news about Saul's death.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after the young man claimed he killed King Saul on the battlefield and brought David Saul's crown and bracelet as proof. The Amalekites were longtime enemies of Israel, making his presence and claim particularly significant. David is about to respond with judgment because this man claimed to have killed God's anointed king.
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