^{20 Ref} One of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.

²¹ Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Yahweh's priests.

^{22 Ref} David said to Abiathar, I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned [the death] of all the persons of your father's house.

^{23 Ref} Abide you with me, don't be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your life: for with me you shall be in safeguard.