1 Samuel 22:15 · KJV
"Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 22:15 mean? →Passage Context
13And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
14Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
15Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.
16And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.
17And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond when falsely accused?
2
What does it mean for you to stand firm in your integrity?
3
When have you felt the need to defend yourself or your family?
Life Application
integrity
In moments of accusation, remember to rely on your integrity and truth. Stand firm in your beliefs and actions.
family
Protecting your family's reputation is important; communicate openly and support each other in difficult times.
People in This Verse
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
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