World English Bible
1 Samuel 22:21
“Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Yahweh's priests.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 22
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He struck Nob, the city of the priests, with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and nursing babies, and cattle and donkeys and sheep, with the edge of the sword.
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One of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
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Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Yahweh's priests.
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David said to Abiathar, "I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of all the persons of your father's house.
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Stay with me, don't be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your life. For with me you shall be in safeguard.
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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