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 put the whole priestly city of Nob to the sword: men and women, children and infants, even oxen, donkeys, and sheep.
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But one of the sons of Ahimelech, Ahitub's son, escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.
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Abiathar reported to David that Saul had slaughtered the LORD's priests.
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David told Abiathar, "That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew that he would tell Saul everything. I am to blame for the deaths in your father's family.
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Stay with me, and don't be afraid. The one who seeks my life now seeks yours too. But you'll be safe with me."