13 Saul demanded, “Why did you plot against me with that son of Jesse? You helped him rebel against me by giving him food and a sword, and by talking with God for him. Now he’s trying to ambush me!”

14 “Your Majesty, none of your officers is more loyal than David!” Ahimelech replied. “He’s your son-in-law and the captain of your bodyguard. Everyone in your family respects him.

15 This isn’t the first time I’ve talked with God for David, and it’s never made you angry before! Please don’t accuse me or my family like this. I have no idea what’s going on!”