1 Samuel 21:3

New American Bible - revised edition

David answered the priest: “The king gave me a commission and told me, ‘Do not let anyone know anything about the business on which I have sent you or the commission I have given you.’ For that reason I have arranged a particular meeting place with my men.

Cross References

Isaiah 3:6

When anyone seizes a brother in their father’s house, saying, “You have clothes! Be our ruler, and take in hand this ruin!”—

Judges 9:29

Would that these troops were entrusted to my command! I would depose Abimelech. I would say to Abimelech, ‘Get a larger army and come out!’”

1 Samuel 21:2

David went to Ahimelech, the priest of Nob, who came trembling to meet him. He asked, “Why are you alone? Is there no one with you?”

1 Samuel 21:4

Now what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves, or whatever you can find.”