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1 Samuel 17:57

And when David had returned, after the Philistine had been struck down, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul, having the head of the Philistine in his hand

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King James Version

And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

English Standard Version

And as soon as David returned from the striking down of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

New International Version

As soon as David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with David still holding the Philistine's head.