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1 Samuel 21:8

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 21:8

Verse 8 of 15

Scripture focus

And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.

1 Samuel 21:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 21:8

Theological / Devotional

Spear or sword. Seeing Doeg, David realized that he had left Gibeah so hastily that he had not had time to gather any weapons to protect himself in case of attack. As an outlaw he would be at the mercy of anyone who found him.

By SdaBc