OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 22:20

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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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Verse 20. Escaped. He had perhaps remained at Nobe, to do duty. Menochius.—God was pleased to reserve him, ( Calmet.) to convey the sacred ornaments of the high priest to David. Bible.—S. Bachiarius looks upon the slaughtered priests as martyrs. Tirinus.

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