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23 However, in the matter which you and I have discussed, the Lord shall be between you and me forever.” 24 So David hid in the open country.

David’s Absence. On the day of the new moon, when the king sat down at the feast to dine, 25 he took his usual place against the wall. Jonathan sat facing him, while Abner sat at the king’s side. David’s place was vacant.

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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