KJV ORIGINAL
And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he prayed to the LORD on David's behalf, gave him food, and gave him Goliath the Philistine's sword.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The priest Ahimelech helped David by seeking God's guidance for him, providing food, and giving him the famous sword of the giant Goliath.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes how the priest Ahimelech assisted David when he was fleeing from King Saul's pursuit. Ahimelech, unaware of the conflict between Saul and David, treated David as he would any legitimate servant of the king, providing both spiritual guidance and practical help. The sword of Goliath was kept as a trophy at the sanctuary, representing God's victory through David over Israel's enemies.
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