1Sa 21:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Ahimelech was surprised and worried to see David alone and without his usual company. David, feeling desperate, lied and said he was on a secret mission for Saul. He told Ahimelech that his servants were waiting elsewhere and that he had to keep everything secret . This was not true, and later David felt sorry for this lie because it caused much trouble (1 Samuel 22:22 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 21:2

v. 2: Ahimelech was surprised and worried to see David alone and without his usual company. David, feeling desperate, lied and said he was on a secret mission for Saul. He told Ahimelech that his servants were waiting elsewhere and that he had to keep everything secret . This was not true, and later David felt sorry for this lie because it caused much trouble (1 Samuel 22:22 ^a).