1 Samuel 20:28

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Jonathan answered, ‘David asked for my permission to go to Bethlehem.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:6

If your father misses me at all, say, “David urgently requested my permission to go quickly to his home town, Bethlehem,  for an annual sacrifice  there involving the whole clan.”

1 Samuel 20:27

However, the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, ‘Why didn’t Jesse’s son come to the meal either yesterday or today? ’

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, “Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if I have found favour with you, let me go so I can see my brothers.” That’s why he didn’t come to the king’s table.’