Bible Dictionaries
Detained Before the Lord
Holman Bible Dictionary
To remain in the presence of the Lord at the Tabernacle or Temple (1 Samuel 21:7 ). The reason for Doeg's remaining at the Tabernacle is not given. Perhaps he was there to fulfill a vow, receive an oracle, perform an act of penance, or to celebrate a holiday. 1 Samuel 21:6 suggests that it was the Sabbath. (See Mark 2:25-26 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Detained Before the Lord'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/d/detained-before-the-lord.html. 1991.