20. One son of Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to David.
21. When Abiathar told David that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord,
22. David said to him: “I knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would certainly tell Saul. I am responsible for the slaughter of all your family.
23. Stay with me. Do not be afraid; whoever seeks your life must seek my life also. You are under my protection.”