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1 Samuel 22:10-15 Common English Bible (CEB)

10. Ahimelech questioned the Lord for David, and gave him provisions as well as the sword of Goliath the Philistine."

11. The king then sent for the priest Ahimelech, Ahitub’s son, and all his extended family, who were the priests at Nob. All of them came to the king.

12. "Listen here, son of Ahitub," Saul said."Yes sir," he replied.

13. Saul said to him, "Why have you conspired against me—you with Jesse’s son—giving him food and a sword and questioning God for him so that he is now against me, waiting in ambush, which is what has happened today?"

14. Ahimelech answered the king, "Out of all your servants, who is as trustworthy as David? He is the king’s son-in-law, does whatever you ask, and is well respected in your house.

15. Was that the first time I questioned God for him? Of course not! But please, the king shouldn’t accuse me, his servant, or anyone in my father’s household of any wrongdoing, because your servant knew nothing whatsoever about this matter."

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