Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king’s son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
Then Ahimelech answered the king and said, 'Who among all your servants is as faithful as David? He is your son-in-law, he obeys your commands, and he is honored in your household.'
Ahimelech is defending David to King Saul by pointing out David's loyalty, obedience, and honored position in the royal family.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place when King Saul has discovered that the priest Ahimelech helped David when he was fleeing from Saul. Saul is consumed with jealousy and paranoia about David, even though David had served him faithfully and married his daughter Michal. Ahimelech is genuinely confused by Saul's anger because from his perspective, David was still a loyal member of the royal household.
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