Why did Saul refer to Ahimelech as the son of Ahitub?
1 Samuel 22:12 (NEG79)
12Saül dit: Ecoute, fils d'Achithub! Il répondit: Me voici, mon seigneur!
Similar to Saul’s references to David as the son of Jesse (1 Samuel 22:7–8), he referred to Ahimelech as the son of Ahitub most likely because there was some distrust and distance on Saul’s part.1 Ahimelech, however, was loyal to Saul and stood before him with a clear conscience.2
12 Saül dit: Ecoute, fils d'Achithub! Il répondit: Me voici, mon seigneur!