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Abiathar

priest in David's reign

Priest who supports and is later removed by .

29 appearances5 Bible books1 known aliases

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Sole survivor of Saul's massacre of the priests of Nob, who escapes to carrying the ephod and serves as priest throughout his years as a fugitive and king. Together with he shepherds the ark during 's revolt and returns to at David's command to serve as the king's informant. Because he backs 's bid for the throne, banishes him to his fields at , fulfilling the word spoken against the house of Eli.

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