1 Samuel 20:28

Modern English Version

And Jonathan answered Saul, “David earnestly asked leave from me to go to Bethlehem.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:27

It happened on the following day, which was the second day of the month, that David’s place remained empty. So Saul said to Jonathan his son, “Why has the son of Jesse not come to eat food either yesterday or today?”

1 Samuel 20:29

And he said, ‘Please let me go, for our family has a sacrifice in the city and my brother has commanded me to come. Now, if I have found favor in your sight, please let me leave and see my brothers.’ This is why he has not come to the king’s table.”

1 Samuel 20:6

If your father misses me at all, then say, ‘David asked for leave from me that he might run to Bethlehem his city, for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.’