Bible Verses About "Who Was Abiathar the Priest"
Abiathar was the son of Ahimelech and a loyal high priest to King David, being the only one to survive Saul's massacre at Nob.
Abiathar was the son of Ahimelech and a loyal high priest to King David, being the only one to survive Saul's massacre at Nob.
"And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David." — 1 Samuel 22:20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Abiathar the Priest?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David."
"And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod."
"So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh."
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