22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it the same day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would tell Saul. I am the cause of the death of all the persons of thy father’s house.

23 Abide thou with me, and fear not: for [a]he that seeketh my life, shall seek thy life also: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 22:23 Or, he that taketh thy life, shall take mine also.

22 Then David said to Abiathar, “That day, when Doeg(A) the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your whole family. 23 Stay with me; don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you(B) is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”

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