KJV ORIGINAL
Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then David went to Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech was frightened when he saw David and asked him, 'Why are you alone? Why isn't anyone with you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David arrives alone at a priest's town, and the priest is alarmed to see him without his usual companions or guards.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's flight from King Saul, who was trying to kill him out of jealousy. Nob was a priestly city where the tabernacle was located at this time. Ahimelech's fear likely stemmed from knowing about the tension between David and Saul, and seeing David alone suggested he might be in trouble or acting outside official royal business.
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