1 Samuel 26:6

Translations

Modern

And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.

Traditional

Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.

Literal

And David answered and spoke to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.”

Latin

…ait David ad Achimelech Hethæum, et Abisai filium Sarviæ fratrem Joab, dicens: Quis descendet mecum ad Saul in castra? Dixitque Abisai: Ego descendam tecum.

Original

Hebrew

English

And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.

Notes

1 Samuel 26:6

This is the only reference to Ahimelech the Hittite.
Zeruiah was David’s sister (1 Chronicles 2:16), making Abishai David’s nephew. Zeruiah's sons (Abishai, Joab, and Asahel) were three of David’s most loyal followers (for example, 2 Samuel 2:18). But they sometimes caused him trouble (see 2 Samuel 3:39; 16:10; 19:22).

1 Samuel 26:1–25

This was the last time Saul and David were together. The Ziphites informed Saul again about David's hiding place (see 1 Samuel 23:19–20). David spared Saul's life again, just like he did in the cave at En-gedi (see 1 Samuel 24).

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai Abner Absalom David Hittites Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Judges 7:10–11
But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah
2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,
2 Samuel 11:21
Who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If he asks you this, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’”
2 Samuel 11:24
Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.”
2 Samuel 23:18
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.
1 Chronicles 2:15–16
Ozem sixth, and David seventh.
1 Samuel 14:6–7
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
Genesis 10:15
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,
2 Samuel 12:9
Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites.
2 Samuel 16:9–10
Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!”
2 Samuel 23:39
…and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.
2 Samuel 18:5
Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Ahimelech: Son of Ahitub, a Hittite warrior who joined David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Heth: Son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittites Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel Zeruiah: Sister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel Zeruiah's husband: Husband of Zeruiah; father of Abishai and Joab

Glossary

Abishai Ahimelech David Hittites Joab John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Abishai: Seeks Saul's Life Ahimelech: A Hittite, and Friend of David Citizens: Loyal: David Hittites: Officers From, in David's Army Hittites: Remarkable Persons of Abimelech Loyalty: David Self-Control of David

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