20 However, one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar,(A) and he fled to David.(B) 21 Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord. 22 Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite(C) was there that day and that he was sure to report to Saul. I myself am responsible for[a] the lives of everyone in your father’s family. 23 Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life.(D) You will be safe with me.”

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  1. 22:22 LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads I myself turn in

20 But one son of Ahimelek son of Ahitub,(A) named Abiathar,(B) escaped and fled to join David.(C) 21 He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord. 22 Then David said to Abiathar, “That day, when Doeg(D) the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your whole family. 23 Stay with me; don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you(E) is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”

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20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.

21 And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the Lord's priests.

22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house.

23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

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20 (A)Now one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, (B)escaped and fled after David. 21 And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the Lord’s priests. 22 So David said to Abiathar, “I knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have caused the death of all the persons of your father’s [a]house. 23 Stay with me; do not fear. (C)For he who seeks my life seeks your life, but with me you shall be safe.”

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  1. 1 Samuel 22:22 family

25 Sheva was court secretary;

Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

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25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok(A) and Abiathar were priests;

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25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

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25 Sheva was scribe; (A)Zadok and Abiathar were the priests;

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