1 Samuel 21:2
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| Overview - 1 Samuel 21 | |
| 1 | David at Nob obtains of Ahimelech hallowed bread. |
| 7 | Doeg is present. |
| 8 | David takes Goliath's sword. |
| 10 | David at Gath feigns himself mad. |
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1 Samuel 21:2 (King James Version)
And 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.
- The king
- The whole of this is a gross falsehood; and which was attended with the most fatal consequences. It is well known that from all antiquity it was held no crime to tell a lie in order to save life. Thus Diphilon [Hypo lambano to pseudas epi sotevea legomenon, ouden peripoieisthai duscheres.] "I hold it right to tell a lie for safety: nothing should be avoided to save life." A heathen may say or sing thus: but no Christian can act thus and save his soul, though he may save his life.
- 19:17 22:22 Genesis 27:20 Genesis 27:24 ; 1 Kings 13:18 ; Psalms 119:29 ; Galatians 2:12 ; Colossians 3:9