Abiathar

Abiathar (Hebrew: אֶבְיָתָר ʾEḇyāṯār, "father (of) abundance"/"abundant father"), in the Hebrew Bible, is a son of Ahimelech or Ahijah, High Priest at Nob, the fourth in descent from Eli and the last of Eli's House to be a High Priest.

For the legendary Jewish priest and convert to Christianity, see Abiathar and Sidonia.
"Eviatar" redirects here. For people with the name, see Abiathar (name).
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