1 Samuel 21:8

Good News Translation

David said to Ahimelech, “Do you have a spear or a sword you can give me? The king's orders made me leave in such a hurry that I didn't have time to get my sword or any other weapon.”

Cross References

Esther 8:14

At the king's command the riders mounted royal horses and rode off at top speed. The decree was also made public in Susa, the capital city.

Luke 10:4

Don't take a purse or a beggar's bag or shoes; don't stop to greet anyone on the road.

1 Samuel 21:7

Saul's chief herdsman, Doeg, who was from Edom, happened to be there that day, because he had to fulfill a religious obligation.)

1 Samuel 21:9

Ahimelech answered, “I have the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in Elah Valley; it is behind the ephod, wrapped in a cloth. If you want it, take it—it's the only weapon here.” “Give it to me,” David said. “There is not a better sword anywhere!”

1 Samuel 22:22

David said to him, “When I saw Doeg there that day, I knew that he would be sure to tell Saul. So I am responsible for the death of all your relatives.

1 Samuel 22:9

Doeg was standing there with Saul's officers, and he said, “I saw David when he went to Ahimelech son of Ahitub in Nob.