23 And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord be between thee and me for ever.

24 So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.

25 And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.

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23 And about the matter you and I discussed—remember, the Lord is witness(A) between you and me forever.”

24 So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon feast(B) came, the king sat down to eat. 25 He sat in his customary place by the wall, opposite Jonathan,[a] and Abner sat next to Saul, but David’s place was empty.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 20:25 Septuagint; Hebrew wall. Jonathan arose