- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 21
- Verse 1
1 Samuel 21:1
“Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee?”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then came David to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest,.... The high priest, as Abarbinel rightly calls him; he was the brother…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Nob was a city of the priests, the high priest resided there, and the tabernacle was pitched there 1Sa 21:4, 1Sa…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then came David to Nob - There were two places of this name, one on this side, the second on the other side of Jordan;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 21:1-9
Here, I. David, in distress, flies in the tabernacle of God, now pitched at Nob, supposed to be a city in the tribe of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 21:1-9. David's visit to Nob
1. to Nob Nob was at this time a city of the priests (1Sa 22:19), though it is not…
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