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A Defense of the Obvious
Commentators explain that Ahimelech’s response is a calm and logical appeal to facts that Saul himself should know. He lists David's impeccable credentials: he is the most faithful servant, the king's son-in-law, a member of the royal council, and held in high honor. From Ahimelech's perspective, helping David was a routine act of service to the king's most trusted man, not an act of conspiracy.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 22:14
18th Century
Theologian
Goes at your bidding - Better, “has access to your (private) audience,” or council (Compare 2 Samuel 23:23, margin).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 22:14
19th Century
Bishop
Who is so faithful among all thy servants? —The words of the high priest were quiet and dignified, and no doubt spoke the…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 22:14
17th Century
Pastor
Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said. First with respect to David, and then with regard to himself; with respect to…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 22:6–19
17th Century
Minister
Observe the nature of jealous malice and its contemptible schemes. Saul considers everyone around him his enemies because they do not simply agree …