Abiathar

[ uh-bahy-uh-ther ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a priest of Israel and a companion of David.

Example Sentences

Zadok bowed before David; and Abiathar was deposed from the priesthood by Solomon.

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A moment later, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, came running in.

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However, they were encouraged by the oracular words of Abiathar, the priest, and permitted themselves to be appeased.

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Nor would his chief supporters, Joab and Abiathar, have assisted him in such an attempt.

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The king also made Zadok to be alone the high priest, in the room of Abiathar, whom he had removed.

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