There are a great number of significant events that happen when David begins to run from the murderous jealousy of King Saul. One of them is with Ahimelech the priest. Due to David’s quick escape from Saul, he had no time to bring supplies like food or armor—no sword, no shield. Why would David go to the priest? It seems there was a deep abandonment of God’s
purpose for Israel in this time. The king had lost his mind and Satan moved to destroy God’s purpose, but God knew this would happen and moved David into a very different position. When David asked for something to eat, the priest gave him the only food available—the holy bread—that was offered in the tabernacle. Only the priests were permitted to eat of that bread.
When David asked for a spear or a sword, the priest offered him the only weapon he had––Goliath’s sword. David is now uniquely armed with holy food and a holy weapon. He is ready for the LORD’s battle!

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