1 Samuel 22:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

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✦ 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

In the biblical narrative, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was jealous and seeking to kill him as a potential rival to the throne. Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, assisted David by consulting God on his behalf, providing him with food, and giving him the sword of Goliath, which David had kept as a trophy from his earlier victory. This event occurred during a time of political turmoil in Israel, highlighting the dangers faced by those who supported David against Saul's regime.

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