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Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord.
1 Samuel 22:21 Meaning and Commentary
1 Samuel 22:21
And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the Lord's priests. ] Of which perhaps he had not as yet heard; though tidings of such a nature generally fly swiftly; and a sorrowful shocking account he had to give, and which was so to David.
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He also put to the sword Nob, the town of the priests, with its men and women, its children and infants, and its cattle, donkeys and sheep.
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But one son of Ahimelek son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to join David.
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He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD.
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Then David said to Abiathar, “That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your whole family.
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Stay with me; don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”