1 Samuel 21
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 31
Chapter Summary
David obtains Ahimelech's holy bread. Doeg the Edomite was present. David takes Goliath's sword. David pretends to be mad.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Fleeing fugitive who obtains the holy bread and Goliath's sword, then feigns madness before Achish
The priest at Nob who trembles, gives David the Bread of the Presence and Goliath's sword
The Philistine king of Gath before whom David escapes and acts insane
Chief of Saul's shepherds, detained before Jehovah, who witnesses David at Nob
The slain Philistine of the valley of Elah, whose sword is kept behind the ephod
The king David serves in pretense and from whose face he flees
Timeline
David flees to Ahimelech the priest at Nob, claiming to be on a secret mission. Ahimelech gives him the holy Bread of the Presence because there is no common bread.
1 Samuel 21:1-6Doeg the Edomite is present observing. David asks for a weapon, and Ahimelech gives him the sword of Goliath, which was wrapped behind the ephod.
1 Samuel 21:7-9David flees to Achish, king of Gath. Recognized as a great warrior, David fears for his life and feigns insanity, scribbling on doors and letting spittle run down his beard.
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