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Who was the Priest David met in Nob?
Who was the Priest David met in Nob?
Ahimelech
What did David ask Ahimelech for?
What did David ask Ahimelech for?
five loaves of bread, or whatever could be found
What kind of bread did Ahimelech tell David there was?
What kind of bread did Ahimelech tell David there was?
consecrated bread
Why was the bread given to David removed from the presence of the Lord?
Why was the bread given to David removed from the presence of the Lord?
Who was Doeg, the Edomite?
Who was Doeg, the Edomite?
After getting bread, what else did David ask for?
After getting bread, what else did David ask for?
What sword did Ahimelech say was there?
What sword did Ahimelech say was there?
Where was Goliath's sword?
Where was Goliath's sword?
Who did David flee to after getting bread and sword from Ahimelech?
Who did David flee to after getting bread and sword from Ahimelech?
What did David do because he feared Achish, king of Gath?
What did David do because he feared Achish, king of Gath?
How did David act insanely before Achish?
How did David act insanely before Achish?
Where did David go after he departed from Jonathan in a field because Saul wanted to kill him?
Where did David go after he departed from Jonathan in a field because Saul wanted to kill him?
How did Ahimelech the priest respond when he met David in Nob?
How did Ahimelech the priest respond when he met David in Nob?
What reason did David give Ahimelech for his being in Nob alone?
What reason did David give Ahimelech for his being in Nob alone?
Who did David tell Ahimelech that he would be meeting at a certain place?
Who did David tell Ahimelech that he would be meeting at a certain place?
Under what condition did Ahimelech say that David's men could have his consecrated bread?
Under what condition did Ahimelech say that David's men could have his consecrated bread?
What was the occupation of Doeg the Edomite, who was detained in Nob when David was there?
What was the occupation of Doeg the Edomite, who was detained in Nob when David was there?
Who asked Ahimelech, 'Don't you have a spear or sword here?'?
Who asked Ahimelech, 'Don't you have a spear or sword here?'?
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Study Notes
David's Encounter with Ahimelech
- David met Ahimelech, the priest, in Nob, seeking help.
- He requested five loaves of bread or any available food.
- Ahimelech provided him with consecrated bread that had been removed from the presence of the Lord to make way for fresh bread.
Doeg and Saul's Influence
- Doeg, the Edomite, served as Saul's Chief Shepherd and was present when David met Ahimelech.
- The presence of Doeg indicates the tension and scrutiny surrounding David, as he would later inform Saul about David's visit.
David's Request for Weapons
- After receiving bread, David also asked Ahimelech for a spear or sword.
- Ahimelech revealed that Goliath's sword was available, located behind the Ephod.
David's Flight to Achish
- After Nob, David fled to Achish, the king of Gath.
- Fearing for his safety, David pretended to be insane to evade suspicion.
Acts of Insanity
- David's behavior included making marks on the city gates and allowing saliva to run into his beard, all to appear mad in front of Achish.
Context of David's Actions
- The encounter occurred after David departed from Jonathan, due to Saul’s intent to kill him.
- David fabricated a story to justify his presence in Nob, claiming he was on a secret mission for the king.
Conditions for Bread
- Ahimelech agreed to provide consecrated bread under the condition that David's men had kept themselves from women, highlighting the importance of ceremonial purity in their practices.
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