Some commentators claim that Abiathar joined David only after he was in Keilah. In this case, the narrative events of 1 Samuel 22:6 – 23:6 are not chronological but simultaneous; the deliverance of Keilah taking place at the same time as the slaughter of Nob.1 Though this is a possibility, most commentators and Bible translators understand that Abiathar was with David before David went to Keilah.
6 Lorsque Abiathar, fils d'Achimélec, s'enfuit vers David à Keïla, il descendit ayant en main l'éphod.