1 Samuel 22
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1 Samuel 22:18-23

18So the king said to Doeg, “You turn and attack the priests.” Doeg from Edom turned and attacked the priests, and that day he killed 85 men wearing the linen priestly ephod.

19He also killed the people of Nob, the city of the priests. Using ⌞his⌟ sword, he killed men and women, children and infants, cows, donkeys, and sheep.

20But Ahimelech, Ahitub’s son, had one son who escaped. His name was Abiathar. He fled to David.

21Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the Lord’s priests.

22David told Abiathar, “I knew that day when Doeg from Edom was there that he would be certain to tell Saul. I am the one responsible  for all the lives of your family.

23Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. The one who is seeking my life is ⌞also⌟ seeking your life. However, you will be under my protection.”

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