# Abiathar # ## Definition: ## Abiathar was a high priest for the nation of Israel during the time of King David. * When King Saul killed the priests, Abiathar escaped and went to David in the wilderness. * Abiathar and another high priest named Zadok served David faithfully throughout his reign. * After David's death, Abiathar helped Adonijah try to become king instead of Solomon. * Because of this, King Solomon removed Abiathar from the priesthood. (See also: [[other/zadok]] **·** [[other/saul]] **·** [[other/david]] **·** [[other/solomon]] **·** [[other/adonijah]]) ## Bible References: ## * [1 Chronicles 27:32-34](en/tn/1ch/help/27/32) * [1 Kings 01:7-8](en/tn/1ki/help/01/07) * [1 Kings 02:22-23](en/tn/1ki/help/02/22) * [2 Samuel 17:15-16](en/tn/2sa/help/17/15) * [Mark 02:25-26](en/tn/mrk/help/02/25)