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A Fateful Defense
Scholars debate the precise meaning of Ahimelech's opening question. Some believe he meant, 'Is this the first time? I have inquired for David before on your business.' Others think he meant, 'This was the first time, and I only did it because I thought he was on your orders.' Regardless, commentators agree the core of his defense is a powerful declaration of innocence and loyalty to Saul.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 22:15
18th Century
Theologian
Did I then begin ... - Some emphasize the word “begin,” as if Ahimelech’s justification was that he had often inquired of the Lord for David…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 22:15
19th Century
Bishop
Did I then begin to inquire? —The English translation of the Hebrew here would imply that David had on many previous occasions rec…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 22:15
17th Century
Pastor
Did I then begin to inquire of God for him ? &c.] Was this the first time of inquiring of God for him? no; I have done th…
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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 …