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1 Samuel 22:21

1 Samuel 22:21
And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 22:20-23

Here is, 1. The escape of Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, out of the desolations of the priests' city. Probably when his father went to appear, upon Saul's summons, he was left at home to attend the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 22:20-23

Abiathar's escape to David

20. Abiathar Possibly Abiathar had remained at Nob in charge of the Tabernacle, and got timely warning of the approach of Doeg's ruffians. Henceforward he was the companion…