1 Samuel 22:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴ Ahimelech answered, “David is the most faithful officer you have! He is your own son-in-law, captain of^[a] your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court. ¹⁵ Yes, I consulted God for him, and it wasn't the first time.^[b] As for plotting against you, Your Majesty must not accuse me or anyone else in my family. I don't know anything about this matter!”

¹⁶ The king said, “Ahimelech, you and all your relatives must die.”