Ahimelech

Bible Person · Also called: Abimelech · Male

Who was Ahimelech?

The son of Abiathar, and high priest in the time of David (1 Chr. 18:16). In the parallel passage, 2 Sam. 8:17, we have the name Ahimelech, and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech. This most authorities consider the more correct reading.

Biography from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

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