1 Samuel 22:16

And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 22:16

BSB

But the king replied, "You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father's house!"

AKJV

And the king said, You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you, and all your father's house.

CPDV

And the king said, "You shall die a death, Ahimelech, you and all your father's house!"

ERV

And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.

NHEB

The king said, "You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you, and all your father's house."

SMT

And the king will say, Dying, thou shalt die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 22:16

AndthekingH4428Noun Masculine saidH559VerbThoushaltsurelyH4191Verb dieH4191Verb AhimelechH288Proper Name Masculinethouandallthyfather'sH1Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 22:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 22:16

Summary

Paranoid ruler pronounces death sentence on priest and family

Place

Gibeah

Event

Saul condemns Ahimelech

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC