Ahimelech

[ uh-him-uh-lek ]

/ əˈhɪm əˌlɛk /

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a priest who was killed by Saul for helping David. 1 Samuel 21:1–9; 22:9–23.

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[uh-kim-uh-lek] /əˈkɪm əˌlɛk/ .

David did not do this “in the days of Abiathar,” but in the days of Ahimelech.
The Christ|John Eleazer Remsburg
The conduct of Ahimelech was manly and straightforward, but indiscreet.
The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel|W. G. Blaikie
But when he came to Ahimelech, he gave him up, and had to be told.
When Ghost Meets Ghost|William Frend De Morgan
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.
The Children's Bible|Henry A. Sherman

And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword?
The Bible for Young People|Anonymous