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Ahimelech

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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1. Priest at the time the ark was at Nob. He received David when fleeing from Saul, gave him the showbread and the sword of Goliath. This being reported to Saul by Doeg the Edomite, Ahimelech and the other priests were put to death, Abiathar alone escaping. 1 Samuel 21:1-8; 1 Samuel 22:9-20; Psalm 52 . title .

2. Son of Abiathar, 2 Samuel 8:17; called ABIMELECH in 1 Chronicles 18:16 . See ABIATHAR

3. A Hittite, companion of David when persecuted by Saul. 1 Samuel 26:6 .

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Ahimelech'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​a/ahimelech.html. 1897.
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