1Sa 26:6-9 | TNotes | STEP | 26:6 This is the only reference to Ahimelech the Hittite . • Zeruiah was David’s sister (1 Chr 2:16 ), so Abishai was David’s nephew. The sons of Zeruiah (Abishai, Joab, and Asahel) were three of David’s most faithful followers (e.g., 2 Sam 2:18 ), but they sometimes caused David difficulty (see 2 Sam 3:39 ; 16:10 ; 19:22 ).

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b1 Chr 2:16►

c2 Sam 2:18►

d2 Sam 3:39►

e16:10►

f19:22►

g26:8►

h24:4►

i26:9►

‏ 1 Samuel 26:6-9

26:6 ^a This is the only reference to Ahimelech the Hittite.

• Zeruiah was David’s sister (1 Chr 2:16 ^b), so Abishai was David’s nephew. The sons of Zeruiah (Abishai, Joab, and Asahel) were three of David’s most faithful followers (e.g., 2 Sam 2:18 ^c), but they sometimes caused David difficulty (see 2 Sam 3:39 ^d; 16:10 ^e; 19:22 ^f).
26:8 ^g God has surely handed your enemy over to you: Cp. 24:4 ^h.
26:9 ⁱ the Lord’s anointed: See study note on 24:6.