1 Samuel 22:10

Saul Slays the Priests of Nob · 1 Samuel 22:6–23
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Translations

Modern
Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
Traditional
And he enquired of the Lord for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
Literal
And he inquired for him of YHWH, and he gave provisions to him, and the sword of Goliath the Philistine he gave to him.”
Latin
Qui consuluit pro eo Dominum, et cibaria dedit ei: sed et gladium Goliath Philisthæi dedit illi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”

Notes

Saul’s character is clear here. He could not take revenge on David himself. Instead, Saul killed those he believed had helped David.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Righteous Suffer

Events

Parallels

Psalm 52:1–9

People

Goliath: A Philistine giant defeated by David

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Abiathar Ahijah Ahimelech Ahitub David Doeg Edom, Edomites Goliath Nob Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Abiathar: Escapes to David from the Vengeance of Saul, Who Slew the Priests in the City of Nob Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech: Consults the Ephod for David Ahimelech: Also Called Ahia--A High Priest, During the Reign of David: Killed by the Command of Saul Betrayal of David, by Doeg Goliath: Defied Armies of Israel and is Killed by David Holy Spirit: Saul Malice: Saul Toward David Rulers: Wicked: Saul, Killing Ahimelech and the Priests Slander: Doeg