Old Testament · Major figure
Ahimelech
A high priest of Nob who provided David with consecrated bread and Goliath's sword.
Ahimelech was a descendant of Eli who served as high priest at Nob. He is best known for assisting David while he was fleeing from Saul, an act that led to the massacre of the priests by Saul's order. His tragic death fulfilled the prophecy of judgment against the house of Eli.
In the text
- Verses
- 15
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 14:3
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:31
Where Ahimelech appears
15 verses · 8 chaptersIn the same books
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Michal16 versesThe daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, caught between her father's jealousy and David's rise.
- Abinadab12 versesA Levite of Kiriath-jearim who housed the Ark of the Covenant for twenty years.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
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