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 attacked Nov, the city of the cohanim, with the sword; he put to the sword both men and women, children and babies, cattle, donkeys and sheep.
20
One of the sons of Achimelekh the son of Achituv, named Avyatar, escaped and fled to join David.
21
Avyatar told David that Sha'ul had killed the cohanim of ADONAI.
22
David said to Avyatar, "I knew it! That day, when Do'eg the Edomi was there, I knew he would tell Sha'ul. I caused the death of every person in your father's family.
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Stay with me; don't be afraid; because the one who is seeking my life seeks yours too. You'll be safe with me."
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.