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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And he struck Nob the city of the priests with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and infants; also oxen, donkeys, and sheep he struck with the edge of the sword.
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But one son of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.
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Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD .
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Then David said to Abiathar, "I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have brought about the death of every person in your father's household.
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"Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life, for you are safe with me."