Ahimelech

[ uh-him-uh-lek ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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David did not do this “in the days of Abiathar,” but in the days of Ahimelech.

The conduct of Ahimelech was manly and straightforward, but indiscreet.

But when he came to Ahimelech, he gave him up, and had to be told.

Then Saul sent for Ahimelech the priest, and all his family and the priests who were in Nob; and all of them came to him.

And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword?

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