1 Samuel 22:21

21 He told David that Saul had killed the Lord's priests.

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.

1 Samuel 22:21 In-Context

19 He also killed the people of Nob, the city of the priests. With the sword he killed men, women, children, babies, cattle, donkeys, and sheep.

20 But Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech, who was the son of Ahitub, escaped. He ran away and joined David.

21 He told David that Saul had killed the Lord's priests.

22 Then David told him, "Doeg the Edomite was there at Nob that day. I knew he would surely tell Saul. So I am responsible for the death of all your father's family.

23 Stay with me. Don't be afraid. The man who wants to kill you also wants to kill me. You will be safe with me."