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Abiathar

American  
[uh-bahy-uh-ther] / əˈbaɪ ə θər /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a priest of Israel and a companion of David.


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The corrections officer, Luis J. Privado, 23, was allegedly paid by co-defendant Abiathar A. Vance, 40, to drive Vance and the teen to and from Frederick, Md., late last year, said Lt.

From Washington Post Feb. 2, 2018

Kirk Henneberry tells The Washington Post that 23-year-old Luis J. Privado was paid by 40-year-old Abiathar A. Vance to drive Vance and the teenager to and from Frederick, Maryland, late last year.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2018

The first result of the restored feeling of trust in David was his giving honour to God’s appointed ordinance by asking counsel of Him, through Abiathar the priest, as to the course he should follow.

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden

David deliberated long and prayerfully, together with the priest Abiathar, who was one of his followers, deciding whether he might successfully attack the bands who were robbing Keilah.

From Ten Boys from History by Williams, George Alfred

Joab appeared with the leaders of the army, Abiathar came to offer sacrifice, and all the sons of David except Solomon.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max

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