1 Samuel 22:11

Plain English Version

As soon as Saul heard it, he sent a messenger to get Ahimelek and his family to come to him. You see, at that time, Ahimelek and the men in his family used to look after God’s ceremonies at Nob. After they got Saul’s message, they all went to his place.

Cross References

Romans 3:15

They are always ready to kill other people.

1 Samuel 21:1

After that, David went to a place called Nob. There was an old man there called Ahimelek. He used to look after God’s ceremonies. He saw David coming with no soldiers. There were just a few work-men with him. This made Ahimelek afraid. He was so frightened that he shook. He asked David, “Why did you come here all by yourself? Where are your soldiers? What happened?”

1 Samuel 22:10

That old man prayed to God for David. He asked God what David should do. And he gave him food. He also gave him the long knife that belonged to Goliath from Philistia.”

1 Samuel 22:12

Then Saul said, “Listen to me, son of Ahitub.” And Ahimelek said, “What is it, boss?”