Then the king sent for the priest Ahimelek son of Ahitub and all the men of his family, who were the priests at Nob, and they all came to the king.
“Their feet are swift to shed blood;
David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?”
Ahimelek inquired of the Lord for him; he also gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” “Yes, my lord,” he answered.