KJV ORIGINAL
And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David said to Ahimelech, 'Don't you have a spear or sword here that I could use? I didn't bring my sword or any other weapons with me because the king's business was so urgent I had to leave quickly.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking the priest for a weapon, explaining that he left in such a hurry on the king's business that he forgot to bring his own sword.
📚 Historical Context
David is at the tabernacle in Nob, speaking to the high priest Ahimelech. He's actually fleeing from King Saul who wants to kill him, but he's lying to the priest about being on official royal business. This deception will later have tragic consequences for Ahimelech and the other priests.
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