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    Ahimelech Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on ahimelech bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 21:1 (KJV)

      In what city did Ahimelech serve as priest?

      Answer: Nob

      Study note. 1 Samuel 21:1 (KJV) — 'Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 21:1 (KJV)

      Who came alone to Ahimelech?

      Answer: David

      Study note. 1 Samuel 21:1 (KJV) — David came to Nob.

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    3. Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 21:6 (KJV)

      What bread did Ahimelech give David?

      Answer: Hallowed shewbread

      Study note. 1 Samuel 21:6 (KJV) — 'the priest gave him hallowed bread... the shewbread.'

      Read 1 Samuel 21:6 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 21:9 (KJV)

      Whose sword did Ahimelech give David?

      Answer: Goliath's

      Study note. 1 Samuel 21:9 (KJV) — 'The sword of Goliath the Philistine.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV)

      Who saw the meeting and told Saul?

      Answer: Doeg the Edomite

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV) — 'Doeg the Edomite... answered.'

      Read 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 22:17 (KJV)

      What did Saul command be done to the priests?

      Answer: Slain

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:17 (KJV) — 'Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD.'

      Read 1 Samuel 22:17 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 22:17 (KJV)

      Who refused to slay the priests?

      Answer: The footmen of Saul

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:17 (KJV) — 'the servants of the king would not put forth their hand.'

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    8. Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)

      Who then slew the priests?

      Answer: Doeg the Edomite

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV) — 'Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests.'

      Read 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)

      How many priests of the LORD were slain that day?

      Answer: 85

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV) — 'slew on that day fourscore and five persons.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 22:20 (KJV)

      Who escaped to David?

      Answer: Abiathar

      Study note. 1 Samuel 22:20 (KJV) — 'Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.'

      Read 1 Samuel 22:20 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does ahimelech bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?