Ahimelech — King David Character Profile

About Ahimelech

A High Priest who provides sanctuary and spiritual guidance to fugitive David. He reveals the location of the hidden Ark of the Covenant and helps David evade Saul's army. He is ultimately executed by Saul for harboring a wanted man.

Character Facts

Played by

Hurd Hatfield

Appears in

King David (1985)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Ahimelech — related — King David (Richard Gere)
• Ahimelech — related — King Saul (Edward Woodward)

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