20 But Abiathar escaped. He was a son of Ahimelech, who was the son of Ahitub. Abiathar ran away and joined David.
21 He told David that Saul had killed the Lord’s priests.
22 Then David told him, “Doeg the Edomite was there at Nob that day. I knew he would surely tell Saul. So I am responsible for the death of all your father’s family.
23 The man who wants to kill you also wants to kill me. Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. You will be safe with me.”