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And Abishai said, I will go down with thee. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David answered, and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab&#8217s brother, saying, &#8220Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?&#8221 And Abishai said, &#8220I will go down with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David answered and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David answered and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David asked Ahimelech the Hethite and Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, “Who will go with me into the camp to Saul? ” “I’ll go with you,” answered Abishai. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Joab&#8217s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, &#8220Who will go with me into the camp to Saul?&#8221 &#8220I&#8217ll go with you,&#8221 answered Abishai. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Joab's brother Abishai, "Which one of you will go with me into Saul's camp?" "I will!" Abishai answered. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai, who was Zeruiah's son and Joab's brother, "Who will go with me to Saul in the camp?" Abishai answered, "I'll go with you." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then David asked Ahimelech the Hittite, and Abishai the brother of Joab (their mother was Zeruiah), "Which of you two will go to Saul's camp with me?" "I will," Abishai answered. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> David said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Joab's brother Abishai, Zeruiah's son, "Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?" Abishai said, "I'll go down with you." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab?s brother, ?Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?? ?I will go with you,? answered Abishai. <a href="/net/1_samuel/26.htm">NET Bible</a> David said to Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, "Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?" Abishai replied, "I will go down with you." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hethite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, "Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?" Abishai said, "I will go down with you." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then answered David, and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee. <a href="/web/1_samuel/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David answered and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?” Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David answers and says to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who goes down with me to Saul, to the camp?” And Abishai says, “I go down with you.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David answereth and saith unto Ahimelech the Hittite, and unto Abishai son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, 'Who doth go down with me unto Saul, unto the camp?' and Abishai saith, 'I -- I go down with thee.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will answer and say to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai, son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai will say, I will go down with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> David spoke to Achimelech the Hethite, and Abisai the son of Sarvia the brother of Joab, saying: Who will go down with me to Saul into the camp? And Abisai said: I will go with thee. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> David spoke to Ahimelech, the Hittite, and to Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, saying, “Who will descend with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will descend with you.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Bible</a> David asked Ahimelech the Hittite, and Abishai, son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, “Who will go down into the camp with me to Saul?” Abishai replied, “I will.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then David said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, “Who will go down with me into the camp to Saul?” Abishai said, “I will go down with you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then David said to Ahimeleck the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zoriah, Joab's brother, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul's camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with you. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David answered and said to Akhimelek, the Khethite, and to Abishi, son of Tsuria, the brother of Yoab, and said, who will go down with me to Shaul to the encampment, and Abishi said: “I will go down with you”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying: 'Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?' And Abishai said: 'I will go down with thee.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David answered and spoke to Abimelech the Chettite, and to Abessa the son Saruia the brother of Joab, saying, Who will go in with me to Saul into the camp? And Abessa said, I will go in with thee. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7838" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/26.htm">David Again Spares Saul</a> …5Then David set out and went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the general of his army, had lain down. Saul was lying inside the inner circle of the camp, with the troops camped around him. 6<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/288.htm" title="288: ’ă·ḥî·me·leḵ (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ach and melek; brother of king; Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite.">Ahimelech</a> <a href="/hebrew/2850.htm" title="2850: ha·ḥit·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Heth. Patronymically from Cheth; a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth.">the Hittite</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/52.htm" title="52: ’ă·ḇî·šay (N-proper-ms) -- My father is Jesse, an Isr. name. Or Abshay; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift; Abishai, an Israelite.">Abishai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">“Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yê·rêḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">will go down</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">the camp?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“I will</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: ’ê·rêḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/52.htm" title="52: ’ă·ḇî·šay (N-proper-ms) -- My father is Jesse, an Isr. name. Or Abshay; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift; Abishai, an Israelite.">Abishai.</a> 7That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a> Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” <a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39-45</a> As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word. / Then Saul said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. / So Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge. ... <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a> The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ... <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-19</a> Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-21</a> Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. <a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Judges 7:9-14</a> That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. / But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah / and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. ... <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Judges 7:15-18</a> When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.” / And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch. / “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. ... <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">2 Kings 2:2-6</a> and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. / Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” / And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Jericho.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29-31</a> So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” / And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. / Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.” <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-27</a> Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ... <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36-46</a> Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” / He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” ... <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-56</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/mark/14-32.htm">Mark 14:32-42</a> Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” / He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” ... <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39-46</a> Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. / When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” / And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with you.Hittite<a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Genesis 10:15</a> And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,<a href="/genesis/15-20.htm">Genesis 15:20</a> And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,<a href="/2_samuel/11-6.htm">2 Samuel 11:6,21,24</a> And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David… to Abishai<a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a> And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.<a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">2 Samuel 16:9,10</a> Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head… <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">2 Samuel 18:5</a> And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.Zeruiah<a href="/1_chronicles/2-15.htm">1 Chronicles 2:15,16</a> Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: … Who will go<a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6,7</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few… <a href="/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10,11</a> But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">Ahimelech</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">Ahim'elech</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/judges/3-5.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">Ahimelech</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">Ahim'elech</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-30.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 26</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, </a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">but takes his spear and jug</a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">David reproves Abner</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">and exhorts Saul</a> 21. <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Saul acknowledges his sin</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite David, the anointed future king of Israel, is in a period of exile, fleeing from King Saul. Ahimelech the Hittite is mentioned here, indicating the diverse group of followers David had, including non-Israelites. The Hittites were an ancient people known from the time of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Genesis 23:10</a>). This inclusion highlights David's leadership and ability to unite people from different backgrounds, foreshadowing the inclusive nature of Christ's kingdom.and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother Abishai is introduced as the son of Zeruiah, David's sister, making him David's nephew. He is also the brother of Joab, who would later become the commander of David's army. This familial connection emphasizes the loyalty and trust within David's inner circle. Abishai's role in David's life is significant, as he often acts as a fierce warrior and protector, paralleling the protective nature of Christ over His church.“Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” David's question reveals his boldness and faith. Despite being pursued by Saul, David chooses to confront the situation directly. This act of courage is reminiscent of David's earlier confrontation with Goliath (1 Samuel 17), demonstrating his reliance on God's protection. The phrase also foreshadows Christ's willingness to face danger and sacrifice for the sake of His mission.“I will go with you,” answered Abishai. Abishai's immediate response shows his loyalty and readiness to support David, even at great personal risk. This willingness to accompany David into the enemy's camp reflects the commitment and courage expected of Christ's followers. Abishai's actions can be seen as a type of the disciples' dedication to Jesus, willing to follow Him even unto death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness to God and his complex relationship with King Saul, who sought to kill him. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahimelech_the_hittite.htm">Ahimelech the Hittite</a> A lesser-known figure in David's circle, possibly a foreigner who had joined David's band of followers. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abishai_son_of_zeruiah.htm">Abishai son of Zeruiah</a> David's nephew, known for his bravery and loyalty. He is the brother of Joab, David's military commander. 4. <a href="/topical/z/zeruiah.htm">Zeruiah</a> The mother of Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, and sister to David, making her sons David's nephews. 5. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who, due to his disobedience to God, was rejected as king, leading to his pursuit of David out of jealousy and fear.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_loyalty.htm">Courage and Loyalty</a> Abishai's willingness to accompany David into Saul's camp demonstrates the importance of courage and loyalty in our relationships. We are called to support and stand by those whom God has placed in leadership over us, even in challenging circumstances. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> David's actions throughout his encounters with Saul teach us about respecting God's anointed leaders, even when they are flawed. This respect is rooted in a trust in God's sovereignty and timing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> David's life exemplifies a deep trust in God's plan. Despite being anointed as king, David waits for God's timing to ascend to the throne, teaching us patience and faith in God's promises. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> David's decision to take only one companion into the camp shows strategic thinking and wisdom. Leaders must discern when to act boldly and when to exercise caution. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The presence of Ahimelech and Abishai highlights the importance of community and support in our spiritual journey. We are not meant to walk alone but to have companions who encourage and strengthen us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 26</a> <a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_mark_2_26_mention_abiathar.htm">Why does Jesus refer to 'Abiathar the high priest' in Mark 2:26 while 1 Samuel 21 names Ahimelech instead?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Ahimelech the Hittite.--The Hittites were one of the old Canaanitish peoples; we hear of them round Hebron in the time of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15-20.htm" title="And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,">Genesis 15:20</a>). The conquering Israelites subdued, but did not exterminate them; and gradually, in the days of the weakness and divisions which succeeded the first conquest, the Hittites, in common with many other of the old tribes, seeem to have enjoyed the Land of Promise with the children of Israel in a kind of joint occupation. We find the Hittites ranking here among David's trusted faithful men; and later we hear of another Hittite, Uriah, the husband of Bathsheba, filling an important post in the royal army, and possessing a house and an establishment in the capital city of Jerusalem. We do not hear again of this Ahimelech in the sacred record.Abishai the son of Zeruiah.--Zeruiah was David's sister. Abishai, later one of the famous generals of David, was brother to Joab, afterwards the captain of the royal host. Abishai was apparently nearly of the same age as David. There was a third younger brother also high in the favour of his kinsman David--Asahel, celebrated especially for his speed in running. Between these three sons of Zeruiah and Abner a blood feud seems to have existed. Abner, the near relative, and captain of the host of Saul throughout that monarch's reign, is closely associated with the fortunes of Saul. It has been supposed, and with some probability, that he was among the determined foes of David. Dreading the advent of the son of Jesse to the throne, he saw in his elevation the signal of the downfall of all Saul's family and friends. He, Abner, surely would no longer be captain of the host of Israel. The words of David to Abner in this chapter (<a href="/context/1_samuel/26-14.htm" title="And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answer you not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who are you that cry to the king?">1Samuel 26:14-16</a>) seem to point to the fierce hatred which existed between them. The bloody sequel to the feud between the great kinsman of Saul and the three brothers, the famous sons of David's sister, is strictly in accordance with what we should expect in these fierce, wild days. Some time after Saul's death Abner slew the young Asahel, who seems to have been passionately loved by his elder brother. Abner became reconciled to David, but the reconciliation saved not the friend of Saul and the slayer of Asahel from the vengeance of Joab and Abishai, who murdered the illustrious Abner in cold blood.And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.--Ahimelech seems to have backed out of the perilous night enterprise, but Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, with the reckless gallantry and the intense devotion to David which, with all their pride and self will, ever characterised these famous warrior kinsmen of the king, at once volunteered to go with his loved chief.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Ahimelech the Hittite. Though a portion of this once powerful people (<a href="/genesis/15-20.htm">Genesis 15:20</a>; <a href="/judges/1-26.htm">Judges 1:26</a>) was reduced to the position of bondmen (<a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">1 Kings 9:20</a>), yet others had retained their independence, and their kings even are spoken of (ibid. 10:29; <a href="/2_kings/7-6.htm">2 Kings 7:6</a>). As Ahimelech is mentioned before Abishai, he must have held an honourable place with. David, as did subsequently another Hittite, Uriah (<a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">2 Samuel 11:3</a>). Abishai the son of Zeruiah. Zeruiah is described in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">1 Chronicles 2:16</a> as sister to Jesse's sons, but apparently only by adoption, as both she and Abigail seem to have been daughters of the king of Ammon (<a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a>), whence probably the absence of any direct reference to their father. Abishai, who was probably about David's age, and his two brothers were high in rank among David's heroes (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6, 20, 26</a>), and apparently he was one of the three captains who, when David was in the cave of Adullam, broke through the host of the Philistines to fetch him water from the well of Bethlehem. Who will go down? It is evident that David and his men remained upon the mountains, which extend from Maon far to the southwest. Saul's camp, being "by the way," i.e. near the road, would be on the lower ground. David having personally examined it, and seen that the watches were ill kept, asks which of the two will accompany him for the more hazardous enterprise of penetrating into it. Ahimelech seems prudently to have declined, but Abishai at once offers his services. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David דָּוִ֜ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse asked וַיַּ֨עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond Ahimelech אֲחִימֶ֣לֶךְ (’ă·ḥî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_288.htm">Strong's 288: </a> Ahimelech -- 'brother of a king', an Israelite name, also a Hittite name the Hittite הַחִתִּ֗י (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2850.htm">Strong's 2850: </a> Hittite -- a Chittite and Abishai אֲבִישַׁ֨י (’ă·ḇî·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_52.htm">Strong's 52: </a> Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zeruiah, צְרוּיָ֜ה (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman Joab’s יוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites brother, אֲחִ֤י (’ă·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) “Who מִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix will go down יֵרֵ֥ד (yê·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend with me אִתִּ֛י (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the camp הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army to וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Saul?” שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “I will אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I go אֵרֵ֥ד (’ê·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend with you,” עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with answered וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Abishai. אֲבִישַׁ֔י (’ă·ḇî·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_52.htm">Strong's 52: </a> Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 26:6 Then answered David and said to Ahimelech (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>