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Fugitive and future king of Israel.
David, fleeing from King Saul, seeks refuge and provisions from Ahimelech the priest at Nob. He deceives Ahimelech by claiming to be on a secret mission from the king. David receives holy bread and the sword of Goliath.
Priest at Nob who aids David.
Ahimelech provides David with the consecrated bread and the sword of Goliath, unaware of David's true situation. His actions, though innocent, later lead to tragic consequences for him and his family.
Servant of Saul and witness to David's interaction with Ahimelech.
Doeg observes David receiving help from Ahimelech and later reports this to Saul, which contributes to the massacre of the priests at Nob.