Nehr · 1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17:55

And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

— 1 Samuel 17:55, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

When Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? Abner said, As your soul lives, O king, I can't tell.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And when Saul seeth David going out to meet the Philistine, he hath said unto Abner, head of the host, 'Whose son <FI>is<Fi> this--the youth, Abner?' and Abner saith, 'Thy soul liveth, O king, I have not known.'

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