David said to Ahimelech the priest, The king has commanded me a business, and has said to me, Let no man know anything of the business about which I send you, and what I have commanded you: and I have appointed the young men to such and such a place.
      III. David, under pretence of being sent by Saul upon public services, solicits Ahimelech to supply his present wants, 1 Samuel 21:2; 1 Samuel 21:3.