Abiathar's escape to David

20. Abiathar Possibly Abiathar had remained at Nob in charge of the Tabernacle, and got timely warning of the approach of Doeg's ruffians. Henceforward he was the companion of David's wanderings, and helped him by "inquiring of the Lord" for him (1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 30:7; 2 Samuel 2:1, &c.). He held the office of high-priest till the close of David's reign, when by some strange infatuation, after remaining faithful through Absalom's rebellion, and "being afflicted in all wherein David was afflicted," he took part in Adonijah's rebellion, and was in consequence deposed by Solomon (1 Kings 2:26-27).

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