1 Samuel 22:14 meaning and explanation

Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?

1 Samuel 22:14, Berean Standard Bible

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Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, stands before King Saul, who has accused him of conspiring with David. His answer is a defense, not a confession: he points out that David is no rebel but the king's own son-in-law, commander of the guard, and held in honor at court.

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