1 Samuel 20:23-25

Common English Bible

²³ Either way, the Lord is witness^[a] between us forever regarding the promise we made to each other.” ²⁴ So David hid himself in the field.

When the new moon came, the king sat at the feast to eat. ²⁵ He took his customary seat by the wall. Jonathan sat opposite him^[b] while Abner sat beside Saul. David’s seat was empty.