1 Samuel 17:48-55

1 Samuel 17:48-55

[48] And it came to pass, when the Philistine  arose,  and drew nigh  David,  hasted,  and ran  toward the army  the Philistine.  [49] And David  put  his hand  in his bag,  and took  thence a stone,  and slang  it, and smote  the Philistine  in his forehead,  that the stone  sunk  into his forehead;  and he fell  upon his face  to the earth.  [50] So David  prevailed  over  the Philistine  with a sling  and with a stone,  and smote  the Philistine,  and slew  him; but there was no sword  in the hand  of David.  [51] Therefore David  ran,  and stood  upon the Philistine,  and took  his sword,  and drew  it out of the sheath  thereof, and slew  him, and cut off  his head  therewith. And when the Philistines  saw  their champion  was dead,  they fled.  [52] of Israel  and of Judah  arose,  and shouted,  and pursued  the Philistines,  until thou come  to the valley,  and to the gates  of Ekron.  And the wounded  of the Philistines  fell down  by the way  to Shaaraim,  even unto Gath,  and unto Ekron.  [53] And the children  of Israel  returned  from chasing  after  the Philistines,  and they spoiled  their tents.  [54] And David  took  the head  of the Philistine,  and brought  it to Jerusalem;  but he put  his armour  in his tent.  [55] And when Saul  saw  David  go forth  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.