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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.
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* When King Saul killed the priests, Abiathar escaped and went to David in the wilderness.
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* Abiathar and another high priest named Zadok served David faithfully throughout his reign.
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* After David's death, Abiathar helped Adonijah try to become king instead of Solomon.
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* Because of this, King Solomon removed Abiathar from the priesthood.
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(See also: [Zadok](../names/zadok.md), [Saul (OT)](../names/saul.md), [David](../names/david.md), [Solomon](../names/solomon.md), [Adonijah](../names/adonijah.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Chronicles 27:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/32)
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* [1 Kings 01:07](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/01/07)
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* [1 Kings 02:22-23](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/22)
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* [2 Samuel 17:15](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/17/15)
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* [Mark 02:25-26](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/02/25)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H54, G8
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