2 Samuel 8:17

Verse 17. Achimelech is also called the father of Abiathar, as these two had both names indiscriminately. 1 Kennicott. 21:2. During the contest between the families of Saul and of David, two high priests were acknowledged, in their respective dominions. Sadoc was also permitted to officiate at Gabaon, during the reign of David; and, as Abiathar took part against Solomon, he was invested with the whole authority, and thus were accomplished the predictions made to Phinees and to Heli. Numbers 25:12, 1 Kennicott. 2:35. Calmet.—Yet Salien considers Abiathar as the sole pontiff, from the time that his father was murdered by Saul. Sadoc, in the mean while, was his arch-priest or delegate, at Gabaon; ( Bible.) though Abulensis and Josephus acknowledge both as high priests, (1 Chronicles 24:3,) officiating by turns. Menochius.—Scribe, or secretary. Challoner. See Judges 5:14.—Septuagint “counsellor.” He is called Susa, in Chronicles. Bible.