1 Samuel 20:24

New International Version

So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon feast came, the king sat down to eat.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:17

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!

Proverbs 21:3

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 4:17

They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.

Zechariah 7:6

And when you were eating and drinking, were you not just feasting 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, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover.

1 Samuel 20:23

And about the matter you and I discussed—remember, the Lord is witness between you and me forever.”

1 Samuel 20:25

He sat in his customary place by the wall, opposite Jonathan, and Abner sat next to Saul, but David’s place was empty.

1 Samuel 20:5

So David said, “Look, tomorrow is the New Moon feast, and I am supposed to dine with the king; but let me go and hide in the field until the evening of the day after tomorrow.