KJV ORIGINAL
Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Stay here with me, don't be afraid. The person who wants to kill me also wants to kill you, but you'll be safe with me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is offering protection and comfort to someone in danger, assuring them they will be safer together than apart.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David is fleeing for his life from King Saul, who is jealous and seeks to kill him due to his growing popularity and anointing as the future king. After Saul massacres the priests at Nob for helping David, Abiathar, a surviving priest, escapes and joins David, who offers him refuge. David reassures Abiathar that since they share the same enemy, he will provide protection and safety.
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