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1 Samuel 21:3 · KJV

"Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Then 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?
2And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place.
3Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present.
4And the priest answered David, and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women.
5And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women have been kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and the bread is in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel.

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you do when you are in need?

2

How do you seek help from others?

3

When have you had to ask for assistance?

Life Application

faith

Pray for guidance when you are in need and trust that help will come.

relationships

Don't hesitate to reach out to someone when you are struggling.

People in This Verse

AhimelechOT

Ahimelech was a priest who served during the time of King Saul and later supported David. He was the father of Abiathar and faced persecution for aiding David.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 21:1

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Nob

Nob was a city of priests located near Jerusalem. It served as a religious center during the time of Saul and David.

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