1Sa 21:7 | TNotes | STEP | 21:7 having been detained before the Lord : Ahimelech sought guidance from God on others’ behalf (22:15 ), so it is possible that Doeg was awaiting a response to an inquiry.

‏ 1 Samuel 21:7

21:7 ^a having been detained before the Lord: Ahimelech sought guidance from God on others’ behalf (22:15 ^b), so it is possible that Doeg was awaiting a response to an inquiry.