David against him. When no one else saw things that way, Saul interpreted that as evidence of how deep the plot against him and for David was. Not surprisingly, King Saul began to purge from the kingdom those he suspected of aiding and abetting David in his escape. When he showed up at the tabernacle alone and in obvious haste, how did David satisfy Ahimelech’s concerns? (1 Sam. 21:1, 2) What did David want from the priest, and what did Ahimelech give him? (1 Sam. 21:3–10) BEHIND THE SCENES When