ABIATHAR
1. High priest. Called AHIMELECH in 2SA 8:17; 1CH 24:3,6,31
And ABIMELECH 1CH 18:16
Son of Ahimelech 1SA 22:20
Escapes to David from the vengeance of Saul, who slew the priests in the City of Nob 1SA 22:20-23; with 22:6-19
Consults the ephod for David 1SA 22:9-12; 30:9-12
Associate high priest with Zadok in the reign of David 2SA 15:35; 20:25; 1KI 4:4; 1CH 15:11
But called AHIMELECH and father of Abiathar 2SA 8:17; 1CH 18:16
Loyal to David when Absalom rebelled; leaves Jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by David to return with the ark 2SA 15:24-29
Helps David by sending his son from Jerusalem to David with secret information concerning the counsel of Ahithophel 2SA 15:35,36; 17:15-22; 1KI 2:26
Supports Adonijah's pretensions to the throne 1KI 1:7
Thrust out of office by Solomon 1KI 2:26,27; with 1SA 2:31-35
2. ABIATHAR
See AHIMELECH
