1 Samuel 22:10
1 Samuel 22:10 in Multiple Translations
Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
And he inquired of Jehovah for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
And he got directions from the Lord for him, and gave him food, and put in his hand the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
Ahimelech asked advice from the Lord for him and gave him food. He gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine as well.”
Who asked counsell of the Lord for him and gaue him vitailes, and he gaue him also the sword of Goliath the Philistim.
and he asketh for him at Jehovah, and provision hath given to him, and the sword of Goliath the Philistine hath given to him.
He inquired of the LORD for him, gave him food, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
And he consulted the Lord for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
Ahimelech asked Yahweh what David should do. Then Ahimelech gave to David some food and the sword of Goliath, the giant from the Philistia people-group.”
That old man prayed to God for David. He asked God what David should do. And he gave him food. He also gave him the long knife that belonged to Goliath from Philistia.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 22:10
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1 Samuel 22:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁאַל
ל/וֹ֙
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
וְ/צֵידָ֖ה
נָ֣תַן
ל֑/וֹ
וְ/אֵ֗ת
חֶ֛רֶב
גָּלְיָ֥ת
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
נָ֥תַן
לֽ/וֹ
וַ/יִּשְׁאַל
shâʼal
H7592
to ask
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל/וֹ֙
Prep | Suff
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
וְ/צֵידָ֖ה
tsêydâh
H6720
provision
Conj | N-cs
נָ֣תַן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֵ֗ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
חֶ֛רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
גָּלְיָ֥ת
Golyath
H1555
Goliath
N-proper
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Art | Ngmsa
נָ֥תַן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 22:10
וַ/יִּשְׁאַל
shâʼal
H7592
"to ask"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ask or inquire, this Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe seeking information or requesting something. It can also mean to beg or borrow, and is used in many different contexts throughout the Old Testament. The KJV translates it as ask, beg, or borrow.
Definition: 1) to ask, enquire, borrow, beg 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to ask, ask for 1a2) to ask (as a favour), borrow 1a3) to enquire, enquire of 1a4) to enquire of, consult (of deity, oracle) 1a5) to seek 1b) (Niphal) to ask for oneself, ask leave of absence 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to enquire, enquire carefully 1c2) to beg, practise beggary 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to be given on request 1d2) to grant, make over to, let (one) ask (successfully) or give or lend on request (then) grant or make over to Aramaic equivalent: she.el (שְׁאֵל "to ask" H7593)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ask (counsel, on), beg, borrow, lay to charge, consult, demand, desire, [idiom] earnestly, enquire, [phrase] greet, obtain leave, lend, pray, request, require, [phrase] salute, [idiom] straitly, [idiom] surely, wish. See also: Genesis 24:47; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 2:8.
ל/וֹ֙
""
Prep | Suff
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/צֵידָ֖ה
tsêydâh
H6720
"provision"
Conj | N-cs
This Hebrew word means food or provision, like the meat or victuals needed for a journey, as seen in biblical stories of travel and survival.
Definition: provision, food
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: meat, provision, venison, victuals. See also: Genesis 27:3; Joshua 9:5; Psalms 78:25.
נָ֣תַן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֵ֗ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֶ֛רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
גָּלְיָ֥ת
Golyath
H1555
"Goliath"
N-proper
Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior who lived during the time of the United Monarchy, famously defeated by David with a sling. His name means 'splendour' and he was from the city of Gath. Goliath was a huge man and a formidable opponent.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.17.4; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A) § Goliath = "splendour" the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Goliath. See also: 1 Samuel 17:4; 1 Samuel 22:10; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Art | Ngmsa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
נָ֥תַן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 22:10
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- 1 Samuel 22:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 22:10
Context — Saul Slays the Priests of Nob
8Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.”
9But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.
10Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
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.Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 27:21 | He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 30:8 | and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 23:4 | Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 23:2 | So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 22:13 | And 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.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 23:12 | So David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” “They will,” said the LORD. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 10:22 | So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 22:15 | Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 21:6–9 | So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away. Now one of Saul’s servants was there that day, detained before the LORD. And his name was Doeg the Edomite, the chief shepherd for Saul. Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business was urgent.” The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” |
1 Samuel 22:10 Summary
In this verse, Ahimelech, a priest, helps David by inquiring of the Lord and giving him food and the sword of Goliath, which was a reminder of David's previous victory. This shows that Ahimelech was trying to help David and trust in God's power, similar to how we can trust in God's power and provision in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 23:4. Just like David, we can seek God's guidance and trust in His power, even in difficult circumstances, and remember His faithfulness, as in Deuteronomy 31:6. By doing so, we can demonstrate our faith and trust in God, just like David did when he received the sword of Goliath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ahimelech inquire of the Lord for David?
Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for David to seek God's guidance and wisdom in his decision to help David, as seen in 1 Samuel 22:10, which is a common practice among the priests in the Old Testament, such as in Numbers 27:21 and Judges 1:1.
What is the significance of the sword of Goliath the Philistine?
The sword of Goliath the Philistine, given to David by Ahimelech, was a reminder of David's previous victory over Goliath, as recorded in 1 Samuel 17:51, and a symbol of God's power and provision in David's life.
Was Ahimelech wrong to help David?
Ahimelech's actions, as described in 1 Samuel 22:10, were motivated by his desire to help David, who was fleeing from King Saul, but he may not have been aware of the full circumstances, and his actions ultimately led to tragic consequences, as seen in 1 Samuel 22:17-19, highlighting the importance of seeking God's guidance, as in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does this verse relate to David's faith?
This verse shows David's faith in God's provision and guidance, as he sought help from Ahimelech and received the sword of Goliath, demonstrating his trust in God, similar to his trust in God during the battle with Goliath, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:45-47, and his subsequent psalms of praise, such as Psalm 23:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek God's guidance in my life, just like Ahimelech did for David?
- How can I trust in God's power and provision, even in difficult circumstances, like David did when he faced Goliath?
- What are some symbols or reminders in my life that help me recall God's power and faithfulness, like the sword of Goliath was for David?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my faith and trust in God, like David did when he received the sword of Goliath?
- How can I apply the lesson of seeking God's guidance, as seen in 1 Samuel 22:10, to my own decision-making process?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 22:10
And he inquired of the Lord for him,.... Which not being expressed before, some have taken it to be a lie of Doeg's, he being charged with lying by David, Psalms 52:3; but it is not at all improbable
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 22:10
And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine. He inquired of the Lord for him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
He inquired of the Lord for him: this is not recorded 1Sa 21, and therefore some think that Doeg, to curry favour with Saul, feigned this; for it is certain David chargeth him with the sin of lying, , though it is not improbable that he told other lies also, not here expressed; and withal, he was guilty of concealing part of the truth, which in this case he was also obliged to declare for Ahimelech’ s just defence, to wit, the cunning pretence and artifice whereby David circumvented Ahimelech. Others think this was true, because Ahimelech seems to confess it, , though that may be spoken by way of concession. If it were so as Doeg declares, this was no new thing. Then he might add that it was not so, though this be not here mentioned; for it is evident that all his answer or apology is not here expressed; for here is not a word of the victuals or sword which he gave him.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
1 Samuel 22:10 And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.Ver. 10. And he inquired of the Lord for him.] Herein, saith Lyra, some think he lied; and indeed he did, though he did not in 1 Samuel 22:15. The truth is, God owed a revenge to the house of Eli, and now, by the delation of Doeg, taketh occasion to pay it. But they are very slight arguments that are here brought against the high priest to prove him guilty of treason; not much unlike those brought against the Lady Elizabeth in her sister Queen Mary’ s days.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
(10) And he enquired of the Lord for him.—This is, however, by no means certain (see below); nothing was said about the Urim and Thummim being brought out and questioned by the high priest on the occasion of David’s visit. It is possible that Doeg was misled here by the fact of the high priest’s going into the sanctuary, where the ephod was, to fetch the sword of Goliath for David. This famous sword was laid up, we know, behind the ephod.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
Verse 10. And he inquired of the Lord for him] This circumstance is not related in history; but it is probably true, as David would most naturally wish to know where to direct his steps in this very important crisis.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 22:10
10. he inquired of the Lord for him] See on 1 Samuel 10:23. This, though not expressly mentioned in ch. 21, was probably the chief object of David’s visit, and Ahimelech does not disclaim the charge (1 Samuel 22:15).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 22:10
He inquired of the Lord ... - This was not true, but Ahimelech’s going to fetch the sword from behind the ephod might have given occasion to the belief on Doeg’s part that he had put on the ephod to inquire of the Lord for David.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:10
10. He inquired of the Lord for him — We have no account of this in the narrative of David’s interview with Ahimelech, (1 Samuel 21:1-9;) and Doeg’s statement was probably only the bold utterance of
Sermons on 1 Samuel 22:10
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Levi's Urim and Thummim Found With Christ. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the significance of the Urim and Thummim, emphasizing that they represent the light and perfection found in Christ. He explains how these ancient tools were u |
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Standing on the Wrong Side of the Battle by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being on the right side of the spiritual battle, highlighting the consequences of straying from God's path and the need to return to seekin |
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And David Enquired of the Lord by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in all decisions, using David's example after his victory over the Philistines. Despite his previous success, Davi |
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(2 Samuel) More Anointing, More War by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the need for Christians to have a mature understanding of the spiritual battle they face. He uses the example of a young man in military tra |
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(Through the Bible) 1 Samuel by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the contrasting lives of Saul and David in the book of 1 Samuel. It highlights Saul's downfall due to disobedience, fear of people, lack of repentance, and |