1 Samuel 22:20
And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 2:33 promised grief and sword to Eli’s descendants—Abiathar’s survival and later deposition partially fulfill this.
1 Samuel 23:6 shows Abiathar fleeing to David at Keilah, bringing the ephod—continuing his story after escaping Nob.
1 Samuel 30:7 records David asking Abiathar to bring the ephod—highlighting his ongoing priestly role with David.
1 Samuel 14:3 gives the priestly genealogy (Ahitub, Ahimelech) that identifies Abiathar’s lineage and his father’s role.
2 Samuel 20:25 lists Abiathar as a priest alongside Zadok—showing his long-term position in David’s reign.
1 Kings 2:26 recalls Abiathar’s loyalty to David from the Nob escape, used by Solomon to justify sparing his life.
1 Kings 2:27 declares Abiathar’s removal fulfilled the prophecy against Eli’s house—tying his escape to divine judgment.
Mark 2:26 cites Abiathar as high priest when David ate showbread, differing from 1 Samuel 21 (Ahimelech), raising a textual parallel.
1 Kings 1:7 shows Abiathar later siding with Adonijah, continuing his story after escaping to David.
1 Chronicles 15:11 places Abiathar as a priest under David during the ark’s transport, confirming his role after joining David.