What does 1 Samuel 21:1 mean?

1 Samuel 21:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 21:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

1 Samuel 21:1 Meaning

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?

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Samuel 21:1