20 But one son of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub , named Abiathar , escaped and fled after David . 21 Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord . 22 Then David said to Abiathar , "I knew on that day , when Doeg the Edomite was there , that he would surely tell Saul . I have brought about the death of every person in your father's household . 23 "Stay with me; do not be afraid , for he who seeks my life seeks your life , for you are safe with me."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:20-23
Commentary on 1 Samuel 22:20-23
(Read 1 Samuel 22:20-23)
David greatly lamented the calamity. It is great trouble to a good man to find himself any way the cause of evil to others. He must have been much pained, when he considered that his falsehood was one cause of this fatal event. David speaks with assurance of his own safety, and promises that Abiathar should have his protection. With the Son of David, all who are his may be sure they shall be in safeguard, Psalm 91:1. In the hurry and distraction David was continually in, he found time for communion with God, and found comfort in it.