17 And again Jonathan swore unto David, because he loved him (for he loved him as his own soul,)

18 Then said Jonathan to him, Tomorrow is the first day of the month: and thou shalt be [a]looked for, for thy place shall be empty.

19 Therefore thou shalt hide thyself three days, then thou shalt go down quickly and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself, when this matter was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone [b]Ezel.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 20:18 Or, mentioned.
  2. 1 Samuel 20:19 Hebrew, of the way, because it served as a sign to show the way to them that passed by.

17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath(A) 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.(B) 19 The day after tomorrow, toward evening, go to the place where you hid(C) when this trouble began, and wait by the stone Ezel.

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