22:18,19
Saul then turned to Doeg. He was an Edomite and did not have the same scruples. Doeg was quite happy to carry out the order, killing eighty five priests. Many other people. Including women and children, in the town of Nob were killed by him, along with cattle, donkeys and sheep. The fruit of tyrants is always much bloodshed, as history repeatedly attests.
22:20-23
However, one priest, Abiathar, managed to escape. He fled to join David, so David now has a priest as well as a prophet. Abiathar informed David of what had happened. David knew he was responsible for the deaths, knowing that Doeg would act treacherously. David promises to protect Abiathar. One of the costs of leadership is that the mistakes and sins of a leader affect many more people.
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