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The Priest's Reasonable Fear
Commentators explain that the priest Ahimelech's trembling was not a sign of hostility but of cautious fear. Seeing David, a famous military leader and the king's son-in-law, arrive alone and disheveled was highly suspicious. Ahimelech rightly sensed that David was in serious trouble and that helping him could bring danger from King Saul.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 21:1
18th Century
Theologian
Nob was a city of the priests; the high priest resided there, and the tabernacle was pitched there (1 Samuel 21:4, 6, 9; 22:10). It was…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then came David to Nob. —Before leaving his native land, David determined once more to see, and if practicable to take counsel wit…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then came David to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest
The high priest, as Abarbinel rightly calls him; he was the brother …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 21:1–9
17th Century
Minister
David, in distress, fled to the tabernacle of God. It is a great comfort in a day of trouble that we have a God to approach, to whom we may share o…