1 Samuel 20:19

“And [when] thou hast stayed three days, etc.] From court, either at Bethlehem, which seems most probable, or in some other place incognito; however, not in the field he proposed to hide himself in, where he could not continue so long for want of food: [then] thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself; which makes it clear that he did not continue there during that time, but went elsewhere; from whence he was to come in haste at the expiration of three days, to the place he first hid himself in, and which was fixed upon to meet at: when the business was [in hand]; when the affair was discoursed of, about getting knowledge how Saul was affected to David,…”

“when thou hast stayed three days--either with your family at Beth-lehem, or wherever you find it convenient. come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand--Hebrew, "in the day," or "time of the business," when the same matter was under inquiry formerly (Sa1 19:22). remain by the stone Ezel--Hebrew, "the stone of the way"; a sort of milestone which directed travellers. He was to conceal himself in some cave or hiding-place near that spot.”

“The stone Ezel - It is not mentioned elsewhere, except possibly in 1 Samuel 20:41, where see the note. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Was in hand - When this same business which now they were treating about, was in agitation formerly; namely, to discover Saul's mind and purpose towards him, Sa1 19:2-3. Ezel - By that stone which directs travellers in the way; namely, in some cave, or convenient place, which was near it. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 20:21”

“quickly: or, diligently, Heb. greatly hide thyself: Sa1 20:5, Sa1 19:2 when the business: Heb. in the day of the business Ezel: or, that sheweth the way. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 20:21”