ABIATHAR

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