1 Samuel 21:5 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁶So the priest gave him hallowed bread: for there was no bread there but the shewbread, that was taken from before the LORD, to put hot bread in the day when it was taken away.

⁷Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, detained before the LORD; and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Saul.

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Reflection Questions

How do you balance rules and compassion?

What does holiness mean in your daily life?

When have you felt justified in bending the rules?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your understanding of holiness impacts your actions towards others.

relationships

Be mindful of how you approach others' needs, especially in difficult situations.

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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