1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 20

KJV - 1 Samuel 20:5

And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.

David told Jonathan, "Tomorrow is the new moon, and I must eat with the king. But please let me go so I can hide in the field until evening on the third day."

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