1 Samuel 22:15
Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 22:10
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 22:10, Doeg reports that Ahimelech inquired of God for David — the very action Ahimelech here defends as innocent.
Genesis 20:5
Parallel
Genesis 20:5 has Abimelech pleading integrity and innocence — Ahimelech makes the same claim of ignorance and clean hands.
Genesis 20:6
Parallel
Genesis 20:6 shows God affirming Abimelech's integrity of heart — same innocence Ahimelech asserts, now with divine endorsement.
2 Samuel 19:19
Allusion
In 2 Samuel 19:19, Shimei pleads 'let not the king impute guilt' — a direct verbal parallel to Ahimelech's plea in this verse.