1 Samuel 22:16-17

Context

22:16 But the king said, “You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house! 22:17 Then the king said to the messengers¹ who were stationed beside him, “Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, for they too have sided² with David! They knew he was fleeing, but they did not inform me.” But the king’s servants refused to harm³ the priests of the Lord.

[22:17] ¹tn Heb “runners.”

[22:17] ²tn Heb “their hand is.”

[22:17] ³tn Heb “to extend their hand to harm.”