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The Bible Records Flawed Heroes
All commentators agree that David told a lie to Ahimelech out of desperation. They highlight that the Bible's unflinching honesty in recording the sins of its greatest heroes—like Abraham, Lot, and David—is a testament to its truthfulness. This serves as a warning not to idealize biblical figures or justify our own sins by their failures.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 21:2
18th Century
Theologian
A further instance of David’s unscrupulous inventiveness (Compare to 1 Samuel 20:6).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 21:2
19th Century
Bishop
The king has commanded me. —This is one of the sad episodes in a glorious life. Overwhelmed with dismay at his sudden fall, home a…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 21:2
17th Century
Pastor
And David said to Ahimelech the priest
In reply to his question, and to account for such an appearance he made witho…
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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…