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Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech came to meet David trembling, and said to him, Why are you alone, and no man with you?
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Then came David to Nob. —Before leaving his native land, David determined once more to see, and if practicable to take counsel wit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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