Parallel Verses New International Version David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, "Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?" King James Bible Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? Darby Bible Translation And David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest; and Ahimelech trembled at meeting David, and said to him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? World English Bible Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech came to meet David trembling, and said to him, "Why are you alone, and no man with you?" Young's Literal Translation And David cometh in to Nob, unto Ahimelech the priest, and Ahimelech trembleth at meeting David, and saith to him, 'Wherefore art thou thyself alone, and no man with thee?' 1 Samuel 21:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThen came David to Nob - There were two places of this name, one on this side, the second on the other side of Jordan; but it is generally supposed that Nob, near Gibeah of Benjamin, is the place here intended; it was about twelve miles from Jerusalem. Why art thou alone - Ahimelech probably knew nothing of the difference between Saul and David; and as he knew him to be the king's son-in-law, he wondered to see him come without any attendants. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Nob Nob appears to have been a sacerdotal city of Benjamin or Ephraim. Jerome says, that in his time the ruins of it might be seen not far from Diospolis or Lydda. But the Rabbins assert that Jerusalem might be seen from this town. The tabernacle resided some time at Nob; and after it was destroyed, it was removed to Gibeon; `and the day of Nob and Gibeon were fifty-seven years.' Maimonides in Bethhabbechirah, c.1 Nehemiah 11:32 And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, to Ahimelech called Ahiah called also Abiathar afraid Library Historical Criticism of Mediæval Amplifications. But along with the genuine and trustworthy matter, the compiler has embodied much that is unattested and in many cases inherently improbable, and even some things that are demonstrably untrue. i. The Miraculous Details.--To the category of the improbable--the fiction of hagiology or the growth of myth--belong the miracles so freely ascribed to Ephraim and the miraculous events represented as attending on his career. It is noteworthy that Ephraim himself, though no doubt he believed that he was … Ephraim the Syrian—Hymns and Homilies of Ephraim the Syrian Touching Jacob, However, that which He did at his Mother's Bidding... Cross References Mark 2:26 In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions." 1 Samuel 16:4 Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, "Do you come in peace?" 1 Samuel 22:9 But Doeg the Edomite, who was standing with Saul's officials, said, "I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelek son of Ahitub at Nob. 1 Samuel 22:19 He also put to the sword Nob, the town of the priests, with its men and women, its children and infants, and its cattle, donkeys and sheep. Nehemiah 11:32 in Anathoth, Nob and Ananiah, Isaiah 10:32 This day they will halt at Nob; they will shake their fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Afraid Ahimelech Ahim'elech Alone David Meet Meeting Met Nob Priest Thyself Trembled Trembleth Trembling WhereforeJump to Next Afraid Ahimelech Ahim'elech Alone David Meet Meeting Met Nob Priest Thyself Trembled Trembleth Trembling WhereforeLinks 1 Samuel 21:1 NIV1 Samuel 21:1 NLT 1 Samuel 21:1 ESV 1 Samuel 21:1 NASB 1 Samuel 21:1 KJV 1 Samuel 21:1 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 21:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 21:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 21:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 21:1 German Bible 1 Samuel 21:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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