1 Samuel 22:20

“And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.”

"And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David." - 1 Samuel 22:20
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What does 1 Samuel 22:20 mean?

1 Samuel 22:20 (KJV) - "And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David." The book of 1 Samuel is a rich and complex narrative that chronicles a pivotal time in Israel's history, specifically the transition from the time of the…

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The Refuge of the Righteous: Lessons from Abiathar's Flight

In 1 Samuel 22:20, we read the poignant story of Abiathar, a survivor from the massacre that marked a dark chapter in Israel’s history. The verse states, "And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.” This moment encapsulates…

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Prayer of Refuge and Deliverance: Following the Path of David

Almighty and Everlasting God, We come before You in reverence and awe, invoking Your holy name as we meditate on the depth of Your Word, particularly the poignant narrative captured in 1 Samuel 22:20. This verse reminds us of the flight of Abiathar, who, in the face of despair…

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1 Samuel 22:20 - "¶ And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David."
2 Samuel 22:17-20
1 Samuel 20:22 - "But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away."
2 Samuel 22:20 - "He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me."
2 Samuel 24:22
2 Samuel 24:22
2 Samuel 24:22
1 Samuel 15:22
1 Samuel 15:22
1 Samuel 20:20 - "And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark."
1 Samuel 28:15-20
1 Samuel 22:11-13
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 3:20 - "And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD."
1 Samuel 20:27-30
1 Samuel 20:27-29
1 Samuel 22:21 - "And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests."
1 Samuel 8:22 - "And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city."
1 Samuel 9:22 (Brenton) 22 And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them to the inn, and set them there a place among the chief of those that were called, about seventy men.
1 Samuel 18:20 - "And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him."
1 Samuel 4:22 - "And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken."
1 Samuel 9:22 (KJVA) 22 And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, which were about thirty persons.
1 Samuel 20:39 - "But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter."
1 Samuel 1:20 - "Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD."
1 Samuel 19:22 - "Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah."
1 Samuel 20:28 - "And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth-lehem:"