1 Samuel 20:28

God's Word

Jonathan answered Saul, “David repeatedly begged me ⌞to let him go⌟ to Bethlehem.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:27

But on the second day of the month, David’s place was still empty. Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why hasn’t Jesse’s son come to the meal either yesterday or today?”

1 Samuel 20:29

David said to me ‘Please let me go. Our relatives will offer a sacrifice in the city, and my brother ordered me to be there. If you will permit it, please let me go to see my brothers.’ This is why he hasn’t come to your banquet.”

1 Samuel 20:6

If your father really misses me, tell him, ‘David repeatedly begged me to let him run to Bethlehem, his hometown, because his relatives are offering the annual sacrifice there.’