KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So now, what do you have available? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever food you have on hand.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking the priest for food - any bread or whatever provisions are available to help him in his time of need.
📚 Historical Context
David is speaking to Ahimelech the priest at Nob while fleeing from King Saul, who is trying to kill him. David has arrived alone and hungry, having escaped hastily without provisions. He's asking for basic sustenance from the tabernacle's supplies.
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