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14 Ahimelech answered, “David is the most faithful officer you have! He is your own son-in-law, captain of[a] your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court. 15 Yes, I consulted God for him, and it wasn't the first time.[b] As for plotting against you, Your Majesty must not accuse me or anyone else in my family. I don't know anything about this matter!”

16 The king said, “Ahimelech, you and all your relatives must die.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 22:14 Some ancient translations captain of; Hebrew he turned to.
  2. 1 Samuel 22:15 Yes, I consulted … time; or Now, have I done something wrong today by consulting God for him? Not at all!

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