Abiathar, High-Priest

Of the line of Ithamar and Eli, son of Ahimelech, called Ahimelech, 2 Sam. 8.17. 1 Chr. 24.3-6,31. Abimelech, 1 Chr. 18.16. His father gives David shewbread, 1 Sam. 21. Mar. 2.26. Escapes to David from Nob, 1 Sam. 22.20. 1 Sam. 23.6. Consulted by David, 1 Sam. 23.9. 1 Sam. 30.7. Joint-priest with Zadok, 2 Sam. 8.17. 2 Sam. 15.35. 2 Sam. 20.25. 1 Kin. 4.4. 1 Chr. 18.16. 1 Chr. 15.11. His fidelity to David, 2 Sam. 15.24,29. Deposed by Solomon for aiding Adonijah, 1 Kin. 1.7. 1 Kin. 2.26. See 1 Sam. 2.31-35.