1 Samuel 22:16 net — But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!”

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"But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!”"

— 1 Samuel 22:16, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 22 — Context

13

Saul said to him,“Why have you conspired against me, you and this son of Jesse? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God on his behalf, so that he opposes me and waits in ambush, as is the case today!”

14

Ahimelech replied to the king,“Who among all your servants is faithful like David? He is the king’s son-in-law, the leader of your bodyguard, and honored in your house!

15

Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this– not in whole or in part!”

16

But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!”

17

Then the king said to the messengers who were stationed beside him,“Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, for they too have sided with David! They knew he was fleeing, but they did not inform me.” But the king’s servants refused to harm the priests of the LORD.

18

Then the king said to Doeg,“You turn and strike down the priests!” So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests. He killed on that day eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.

19

As for Nob, the city of the priests, he struck down with the sword men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep– all with the sword.

1 Samuel 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 22:16 say?
1 Samuel 22:16 in the NET Bible reads: “But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!””
Where is 1 Samuel 22:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 22:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 22:16 in?
1 Samuel 22:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 22:16?
1 Samuel 22:16 reads (NET): “But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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