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# Abiathar
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## Definition
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Abiathar was a high priest for the nation of Israel during the time of King David and King Solomon.
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* Abiathar served alongside of the priest, Zadok.
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* When King Saul massacred the priests, Abiathar escaped and went to David in the wilderness.
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* After David's death, Abiathar turned against Solomon by helping Adonijah in his attempt to take away Solomon's kingship.
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* Because of this, Solomon removed Abiathar from the priesthood.
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(See also: [[other/zadok]], [[other/saul]], [[other/david]], [[other/solomon]], [[other/adonijah]])
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