Jonathan learns Saul's intentions

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'''Back to [[Bible Topic from Genesis to Revelation]]''' '''Back to [['1Samuel]]''' ---- 1Sa 20:24: So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.<br/> 1Sa 20:25: And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.<br/> 1Sa 20:26: Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.<br/> 1Sa 20:27: And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?<br/> 1Sa 20:28: And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:<br/> 1Sa 20:29: And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.<br/> 1Sa 20:30: Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness?<br/> 1Sa 20:31: For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom.<br/> Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.<br/> 1Sa 20:32: And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?<br/> 1Sa 20:33: And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.<br/> 1Sa 20:34: So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.<br/> [[Category:Bible Topic]]