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20 But Abiathar, one of Ahimelech's sons, escaped, and went and joined David. 21 He told him how Saul had slaughtered the priests of the Lord. 22 David said to him, “When I saw Doeg there that day, I knew that he would be sure to tell Saul. So I am responsible[a] for the death of all your relatives.

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  1. 1 Samuel 22:22 Some ancient translations I am responsible; Hebrew I have turned.

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.

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