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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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God Preserves a Remnant
Commentators highlight that Abiathar was the sole priestly survivor of Saul's massacre at Nob. His escape represents God's preservation of a remnant. By fleeing to David with the priestly ephod, he ensured the continuation of the legitimate priesthood, bringing a symbol of God's guidance and hope to the future king's camp amidst a horrific tragedy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Abiathar - He may have remained at Nob to take care of the sanctuary when the other priests went to Saul, and so escaped. He continued as Da…
19th Century
Anglican
Abiathar. Of those who lived at Nob, only one single priest, Abiathar, Ahimelech’s son, seems to have escaped this general massacr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped Who very probably was left by his father to …
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