10. Ahimelech prayed to the Lord for David and gave him food and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
11. Then the king sent for the priest Ahimelech son of Ahitub and for all of Ahimelech’s relatives who were priests at Nob. And they all came to the king.
12. Saul said to Ahimelech, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.”Ahimelech answered, “Yes, master.”
13. Saul said, “Why are you and Jesse’s son against me? You gave him bread and a sword! You prayed to God for him. David has turned against me and is waiting to attack me even now!”
14. Ahimelech answered, “You have no other servant who is as loyal as David, your own son-in-law and captain of your bodyguards. Everyone in your house respects him.
15. That was not the first time I prayed to God for David. Don’t blame me or any of my relatives. I, your servant, know nothing about what is going on.”