1 Kings 2:26 Β· KJV
"And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted."
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 2:26 mean? βPassage Context
Reflection Questions
What does loyalty mean to you?
How do you handle difficult decisions involving others?
When have you had to make a tough choice about a relationship?
Life Application
Consider the impact of your decisions on those you lead.
Reflect on how past loyalty can influence your current choices.
People in This Verse
Abiathar was a priest and a supporter of King David. He was one of the few survivors of Saul's massacre of the priests at Nob.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 22:20
Places in This Verse
A city of priests located northeast of Jerusalem, significant in biblical history.
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