1 Samuel 20:28

The English Standar Version

Jonathan answered Saul, "David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:27

But on the second day, the day after the new moon, David's place was empty. And Saul said to Jonathan his son, "Why has not the son of Jesse come to the meal, either yesterday or today?"

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, 'Let me go, for our clan holds a sacrifice in the city, and my brother has commanded me to be there. So now, if I have found favor in your eyes, let me get away and see my brothers.' For this reason he has not come to the king's table."

1 Samuel 20:6

If your father misses me at all, then say, 'David earnestly asked leave of me to run to Bethlehem his city, for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the clan.'