1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| I Kings 4:4 | Banaias, the son of Joiada, over the army: and Sadoc, and Abiathar, priests. | 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) |