20 But one son of Ahimelek son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to join David.
20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
20 But one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.
20 Only one son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped: Abiathar. He got away and joined up with David.
20 Now one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.
20 Only Abiathar, one of the sons of Ahimelech, escaped and fled to David.
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
17 and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Seraiah was secretary,
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
17 Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the court secretary.
(Read 2 Samuel 8:15-18)
David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all believers, Christ's spiritual seed, are better preferred, for they are made kings and priests to our God, Revelation 1:6.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:20
Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:20-23
(Read 1 Samuel 22:20-23)
David greatly lamented the calamity. It is great trouble to a good man to find himself any way the cause of evil to others. He must have been much pained, when he considered that his falsehood was one cause of this fatal event. David speaks with assurance of his own safety, and promises that Abiathar should have his protection. With the Son of David, all who are his may be sure they shall be in safeguard, Psalm 91:1. In the hurry and distraction David was continually in, he found time for communion with God, and found comfort in it.