1 Samuel 22:9

Translations

Modern

But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.

Traditional

Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.

Literal

And answered Doeg the Edomite, and he was set over the servants of Saul, and he said, “I saw the son of Jesse going to Nob, to Ahimelech son of Ahitub.

Latin

Respondens autem Doëg Idumæus, qui assistebat, et erat primus inter servos Saul: Vidi, inquit, filium Isai in Nobe apud Achimelech filium Achitob sacerdotem.

Original

Hebrew

English

But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.

Notes

1 Samuel 22:1–23

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

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Psalm 52:1–9
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of David. After Doeg the Edomite went to Saul and told him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
1 Samuel 14:3
…including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
1 Samuel 21:1–15
Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?”
Matthew 26:59–61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
Ezekiel 22:9
Among you are slanderous men bent on bloodshed; within you are those who eat on the mountain shrines and commit acts of indecency.

Parallels

Psalm 52:1–9

People

Ahimelech: High Priest at Nob who helped David, killed by Saul Ahitub: Father of Ahimelech, High Priest at Nob killed by Saul Doeg: Edomite chief shepherd who betrayed David to Saul Jesse: Father of King David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel Nob: A city of priests near Jerusalem

Glossary

Abiathar Ahijah Ahimelech Ahitub David Doeg Edom, Edomites 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 Ahitub: High Priest, Father of Ahiah Betrayal of David, by Doeg Holy Spirit: Saul Malice: Saul Toward David Rulers: Wicked: Saul, Killing Ahimelech and the Priests Slander: Doeg

1 Samuel 22:9

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