Ahimelech
A priest at Nob in 1 Samuel who received David and was the father of Abiathar.
Ahimelech is the priest at Nob whom David came to, first named at 1 Samuel 21:1. He is named in at least 10 verses, all in 1 Samuel. David told Ahimelech that the king had commanded him and that no one should know the matter 1 Samuel 21:2. David also asked whether a spear or sword was available 1 Samuel 21:8.
Doeg reported seeing David come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob 1 Samuel 22:9. The king summoned Ahimelech and the priests at Nob 1 Samuel 22:11. Ahimelech described David as faithful 1 Samuel 22:14. The king declared death for Ahimelech and his father's house 1 Samuel 22:16. Abiathar, named as Ahimelech's son, escaped and fled after David 1 Samuel 22:20.
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Across Scripture
1 Samuel