However, one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.

Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord.

Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day and that he was sure to report to Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s family.

Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.

When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”

David said to Abiathar the priest, son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,