1 Samuel 20:19

New American Bible - revised edition

On the third day you will be missed all the more. Go to the spot where you hid on the other occasion and wait near the mound there.

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told him: “My father Saul is trying to kill you. Therefore, please be on your guard tomorrow morning; stay out of sight and remain in hiding.

David answered: “Tomorrow is the new moon, when I should in fact dine with the king. Let me go and hide in the open country until evening.

Jonathan then said to him: “Tomorrow is the new moon; you will be missed, since your place will be vacant.

On the third day of the month I will shoot arrows to the side of it, as though aiming at a target.

Saul discussed his intention to kill David with his son Jonathan and with all his servants. But Saul’s son Jonathan, who was very fond of David,

The next morning Jonathan, accompanied by a young boy, went out into the field for his appointment with David.