| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 20 But Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub, escaped and fled to join David. | 20 But Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub, escaped and fled to join David. |
| 21 He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. | 21 He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. |
| 22 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 father's whole family. | 22 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 father's whole family. |
| 23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." | 23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." |
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