And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Abiathar. By this it appears that Abiathar was not altogether deposed from the high priesthood; but only banished to his country house; and by that means excluded from the exercise of his functions. (Challoner)
He retained the name, as bishops still do, after they have resigned their see. (Calmet)
Some think that Solomon reinstated Abiathar to his office. (Estius)
Abiathar: By this it appears that Abiathar was not altogether deposed from the high priesthood; but only banished to his country house, and by that means excluded from the exercise of his functions.
