1 Samuel 20:18

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

Then Jonathan said unto him, To-morrow is the new moon: and thou wilt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.

1 Samuel 20:18 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Samuel 20

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15but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever; no, not when Jehovah hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, [saying], And Jehovah will require it at the hand of David`s enemies.

17And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

18Then Jonathan said unto him, To-morrow is the new moon: and thou wilt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.

19And when thou hast stayed three days, thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.

20And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.

21And, behold, I will send the lad, [saying], Go, find the arrows. If I say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee; take them, and come; for there is peace to thee and no hurt, as Jehovah liveth.

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