# Abiathar

## Definition:

Abiathar was a high priest for the nation of Israel during the time of King David.

* When King Saul killed the priests, Abiathar escaped and went to David in the wilderness.
* Abiathar and another high priest named Zadok served David faithfully throughout his reign.
* After David’s death, Abiathar helped Adonijah try to become king instead of Solomon. 
* Because of this, King Solomon removed Abiathar from the priesthood.

(See also: [Zadok](../names/zadok.md), [Saul (OT)](../names/saul.md), [David](../names/david.md), [Solomon](../names/solomon.md), [Adonijah](../names/adonijah.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 27:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/32)
* [1 Kings 01:07](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/01/07)
* [1 Kings 02:22-23](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/02/22)
* [2 Samuel 17:15](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/17/15)
* [Mark 02:25-26](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/02/25)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H54, G8
