New International Version Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” “Yes, my lord,” he answered. New Living Translation When they arrived, Saul shouted at him, “Listen to me, you son of Ahitub!” “What is it, my king?” Ahimelech asked. English Standard Version And Saul said, “Hear now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Here I am, my lord.” Berean Standard Bible “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied. Berean Literal Bible And Saul said, “Hear now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Behold, my lord.” King James Bible And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. New King James Version And Saul said, “Hear now, son of Ahitub!” He answered, “Here I am, my lord.” New American Standard Bible Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” And he replied, “Here I am, my lord.” NASB 1995 Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Here I am, my lord.” NASB 1977 And Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Here I am, my lord.” Legacy Standard Bible And Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Here I am, my lord.” Amplified Bible Then Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” He replied, “Here I am [at your service], my lord.” Berean Annotated Bible “Listen now, son of Ahitub (my brother is goodness),” said Saul (desired). “Here I am, my lord, he replied. Christian Standard Bible Then Saul said, “Listen, son of Ahitub! ” “I’m at your service, my lord,” he said. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Saul said, “Listen, son of Ahitub!” “I’m at your service, my lord,” he said. American Standard Version And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. Contemporary English Version Saul told them, "Listen to me, you son of Ahitub." "Certainly, Your Majesty," Ahimelech answered. English Revised Version And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul said, "Listen here, son of Ahitub!" "Yes, sir?" he responded. Good News Translation Saul said to Ahimelech, "Listen, Ahimelech!" "At your service, sir," he answered. International Standard Version Saul said, "Listen, son of Ahitub!" And he said, "Here I am, your majesty." NET Bible Then Saul said, "Listen, son of Ahitub." He replied, "Here I am, my lord." New Heart English Bible Saul said, "Hear now, you son of Ahitub." He answered, "Here I am, my lord." Webster's Bible Translation And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied. World English Bible Saul said, “Hear now, you son of Ahitub.” He answered, “Here I am, my lord.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Saul says, “Now hear, son of Ahitub”; and he says, “Here I [am], my lord.” Berean Literal Bible And Saul said, “Hear now, son of Ahitub.” And he answered, “Behold, my lord.” Young's Literal Translation and Saul saith, 'Hear, I pray thee, son of Ahitub;' and he saith, 'Here am I, my lord.' Smith's Literal Translation And Saul will say, Hear now, son of Ahitub. And he will say, Behold me, my lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Saul said to Achimelech: Hear, thou son of Achitob. He answered: Here I am, my lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul said to Ahimelech, “Listen, son of Ahitub.” He responded, “Here I am, lord.” New American Bible “Listen, son of Ahitub!” Saul declared. “Yes, my lord,” he replied. New Revised Standard Version Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” He answered, “Here I am, my lord.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Saul said, Hear now, I beseech you, son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul said: “Hear now, son of Akhitub.” And he said, “Behold, here I am, my Lord!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul said: 'Hear now, thou son of Ahitub.' And he answered: 'Here I am, my lord.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Achitob. And he said, Lo! I am here, speak, my lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Saul Slays the Priests of Nob…11Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king. 12“Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied. 13And Saul asked him, “Why have you and the son of Jesse conspired against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him so that he could rise up against me to lie in wait, as he is doing today.”… Cross References “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” 1 Samuel 14:3 including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. 1 Samuel 21:1 Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” 1 Chronicles 6:8 Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, said Saul. 1 Samuel 24:16 When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud 1 Samuel 14:43 “Tell me what you have done,” Saul commanded him. So Jonathan told him, “I only tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. And now I must die?” 1 Samuel 18:21 “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” “Here I am, my lord,” 1 Samuel 3:4 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. he replied. 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” Exodus 3:4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” 1 Samuel 15:13-14 When Samuel reached him, Saul said to him, “May the LORD bless you. I have carried out the LORD’s instructions.” / But Samuel replied, “Then what is this bleating of sheep and lowing of cattle that I hear?” 1 Samuel 28:15-16 Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.” / “Why do you consult me,” asked Samuel, “since the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy? 2 Samuel 12:7-9 Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. 1 Kings 18:18 “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. Treasury of Scripture And Saul said, Hear now, you son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord. thou son 1 Samuel 22:7,13 Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds; … Here I am [heb] Behold me 2 Samuel 9:6 Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Isaiah 65:1 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. Jump to Previous Ahitub Ahi'tub Ear Hear SaulJump to Next Ahitub Ahi'tub Ear Hear Saul1 Samuel 22 1. Companies resort unto David at Adullam3. At Mizpeh he commends his parents unto the king of Moab 5. Admonished by Gad, he comes to Hareth, 6. Saul going to pursue him, complains of his servants' unfaithfulness 9. Doeg accuses Ahimelech 11. Saul commands to kill the priests 17. The footmen refusing, Doeg executes it 20. Abiathar escaping, brings David the news “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” Saul summons Ahimelech, the priest of Nob and descendant of Eli’s household, to answer the charge that he has aided David. The king’s command reflects the severity of the hearing and Saul’s determination to treat David’s supporters as enemies. 1Sa 14:3 including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod.… said Saul. Fear and jealousy had hardened Saul against David, leading him to suspect conspiracy where Ahimelech had acted without knowledge of David’s circumstances. 1Sa 24:16 When David had finished saying these things,… “Here I am, my lord,” Ahimelech responds with proper respect for Israel’s king and appears ready to give an honest account. He had no reason to believe that assisting David would be viewed as rebellion. 1Sa 3:4 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered… he replied. His calm answer stands in contrast to Saul’s suspicion and anticipates the unjust judgment Saul would bring against the priests of Nob. 1Sa 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before,… Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is increasingly paranoid and sees David as a threat to his throne. 2. Ahimelech The son of Ahitub, a priest in Nob. He is summoned by Saul in this passage, as Saul suspects him of conspiring with David. 3. Nob A city of priests, where Ahimelech serves. It becomes a significant location as Saul accuses the priests of aiding David. 4. David Although not directly mentioned in this verse, David is central to the surrounding account. He is on the run from Saul, who perceives him as a rival. 5. Ahitub The father of Ahimelech, mentioned here to identify Ahimelech's lineage and priestly heritage. Teaching Points The Dangers of Paranoia and DistrustSaul's inability to trust those around him leads to destructive decisions. We must guard against allowing fear and suspicion to cloud our judgment. The Role of Priests and Prophets Ahimelech's role as a priest highlights the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and supporting God's people, even in times of political turmoil. God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Failings Despite Saul's failings, God's plan for David and Israel continues. This reminds us that God's purposes prevail even when human leaders falter. The Importance of Listening to Godly Counsel Saul's failure to heed wise counsel leads to tragic outcomes. We should seek and listen to godly advice in our decision-making. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 22:12?2. How does 1 Samuel 22:12 demonstrate Saul's authority and leadership challenges? 3. What can we learn from Saul's actions about obedience to God's will? 4. How does 1 Samuel 22:12 connect with Saul's earlier disobedience in 1 Samuel 15? 5. In what ways can we ensure our leadership aligns with biblical principles? 6. How can we discern God's voice amidst conflicting authorities, as seen in 1 Samuel 22:12? 7. What is the significance of Saul summoning Ahimelech in 1 Samuel 22:12? 8. How does 1 Samuel 22:12 reflect Saul's leadership and character? 9. Why does Saul accuse Ahimelech of conspiracy in 1 Samuel 22:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 22? 1 Samuel 22:12 presents a terse exchange loaded with significance: a king who commands but no longer listens to God, and a priest who listens to God and respectfully answers the king. The verse sets the stage for Saul’s tragic overreach, highlighting themes of rightful authority, the peril of paranoia, and the integrity of God’s servants. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Listenשְֽׁמַֽע־ (šə·ma‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently now, נָ֖א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahitub,” אֲחִיט֑וּב (’ă·ḥî·ṭūḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 285: Ahitub -- 'my brother is goodness', two Israelites said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Saul. שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “Here I am, הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! my lord,” אֲדֹנִֽי׃ (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller he replied. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Additonal Resources 1 Samuel 22:12 Blue Letter Bible1 Samuel 22:12 Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 22:12 Bible.com 1 Samuel 22:12 NIV |
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