1 Samuel 20:6

New Living Translation

If your father asks where I am, tell him I asked permission to go home to Bethlehem for an annual family sacrifice.

Cross References

John 7:42

For the Scriptures clearly state that the Messiah will be born of the royal line of David, in Bethlehem, the village where King David was born.”

Deuteronomy 12:5

Rather, you must seek the Lord your God at the place of worship he himself will choose from among all the tribes—the place where his name will be honored.

1 Samuel 17:58

“Tell me about your father, young man,” Saul said. And David replied, “His name is Jesse, and we live in Bethlehem.”

1 Samuel 20:28

Jonathan replied, “David earnestly asked me if he could go to Bethlehem.

1 Samuel 9:12

“Yes,” they replied. “Stay right on this road. He is at the town gates. He has just arrived to take part in a public sacrifice up at the place of worship.