KJV ORIGINAL
And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One of Ahimelech's sons, named Abiathar, managed to escape and ran to David for safety.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Abiathar was the only priest who survived Saul's massacre and found refuge with David.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows the tragic massacre at Nob, where King Saul ordered the execution of 85 priests, including Ahimelech, because they had unknowingly helped David. Saul's paranoia and jealousy had reached murderous levels, and he was eliminating anyone he suspected of supporting David. Abiathar's escape was providential, as he would later become high priest under David's reign.
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