Ahimelech

[ uh-him-uh-lek ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a priest who was killed by Saul for helping David.

Example Sentences

David did not do this “in the days of Abiathar,” but in the days of Ahimelech.

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The conduct of Ahimelech was manly and straightforward, but indiscreet.

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But when he came to Ahimelech, he gave him up, and had to be told.

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Then Saul sent for Ahimelech the priest, and all his family and the priests who were in Nob; and all of them came to him.

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And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword?

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