Abiathar (High Priest) (jan 1, 1012 BC – jan 1, 969 BC)
Description:
Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, escaped Saul’s massacre of the priests of Nob and joined David. He served David faithfully for many years and carried the ephod, giving David priestly guidance. However, near the end of David’s life, Abiathar supported Adonijah instead of Solomon. Because of this, Solomon removed him from the priesthood, fulfilling the earlier judgment against the house of Eli.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1012 BC
jan 1, 969 BC
~ 43 years