1 Samuel 20:25

New English Translation

The king sat down in his usual place by the wall, with Jonathan opposite him and Abner at his side. But David’s place was vacant.

Cross References

Judges 16:20

She said, “The Philistines are here, Samson!” He woke up and thought, “I will do as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not realize that the Lord had left him.

1 Samuel 20:18

Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, for your seat will be empty.

1 Samuel 20:24

So David hid in the field. When the new moon came, the king sat down to eat his meal.