1 Samuel 22:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Saul said, 'Listen here, son of Ahitub.' And he replied, 'Yes, my lord, I'm here.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows King Saul addressing Ahimelech the priest before accusing him of helping David escape.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul is in the midst of his paranoid pursuit of David, whom he views as a rival to his throne, leading to widespread suspicion and violence. Saul summons Ahimelech, the high priest and son of Ahitub, accusing him of aiding David by providing him with food and weapons. This moment reflects the instability of Saul's reign and the dangers faced by those loyal to God amid political turmoil in ancient Israel.

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