1 Samuel 22:21

and Abiathar declares to David that Saul has slain the priests of YHWH.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD’S priests.

In Context

20And one son of Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, escapes, and his name [is] Abiathar, and he flees after David,

22And David says to Abiathar, “I have known on that day when Doeg the Edomite [is] there, that he certainly declares [it] to Saul; I have brought [it] around to every person of the house of your father;

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:33And the man of yours I do not cut off from My altar—[My purpose is] to consume your eyes, and to grieve your soul; and all the increase of men [in] your house die;

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 22:21-23

Abiathar's Escape. ( b. c. 1057.) 20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David. 21 And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the Lord 's priests. 22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house. 23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. Here… Read the whole commentary →

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