1 Samuel 20:16-18

New International Version - UK

¹⁶ So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, ‘May the Lord call David’s enemies to account.’ ¹⁷ And Jonathan made David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

¹⁸ Then Jonathan said to David, ‘Tomorrow is the New Moon feast. You will be missed, because your seat will be empty.