Abiathar

[ uh-bahy-uh-ther ]

/ əˈbaɪ ə θər /

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noun

a priest of Israel and a companion of David. 1 Samuel 22:20; 2 Samuel 15:24–36.

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Words nearby Abiathar

abhor, abhorred, abhorrence, abhorrent, Abia, Abiathar, Abib, abidance, abide, abide by, abiding

How to use Abiathar in a sentence

Zadok bowed before David; and Abiathar was deposed from the priesthood by Solomon.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
A moment later, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, came running in.
The Wonder Book of Bible Stories|Compiled by Logan Marshall
However, they were encouraged by the oracular words of Abiathar, the priest, and permitted themselves to be appeased.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Nor would his chief supporters, Joab and Abiathar, have assisted him in such an attempt.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

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