1 Samuel 20:24

New International Reader's Version

So David hid in the field. When the time for the New Moon feast came, the king sat down to eat.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:17

A few vegetables where there is love are better than the finest meat where there is hatred.

Proverbs 17:1

It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet than to eat a big dinner in a house full of fighting.

Proverbs 21:27

God hates sacrifices that are brought by evil people. He hates it even more when they bring them for the wrong reason.

Proverbs 21:3

Do what is right and fair. The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices.

Proverbs 4:17

They do evil just as easily as they eat food. They hurt others as easily as they drink wine.

Zechariah 7:6

And when you were eating and drinking, weren’t you just enjoying good food for yourselves?

John 18:28

Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning. The Jewish leaders did not want to be made “unclean.” They wanted to be able to eat the Passover meal. So they did not enter the palace.

1 Samuel 20:23

And remember what we talked about. Remember that the Lord is a witness between you and me forever.”

1 Samuel 20:25

He sat in his usual place by the wall. Jonathan sat across from him. Abner sat next to Saul. But David’s place was empty.

1 Samuel 20:5

So David said, “Tomorrow is the time for the New Moon feast. I’m supposed to eat with the king. But let me go and hide in the field. I’ll stay there until the evening of the day after tomorrow.