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1 Samuel 20

1 Samuel 20:25

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant · 1 Samuel 20:10–29
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Translations

Modern
He sat in his usual place by the wall, opposite Jonathan and beside Abner, but David’s place was empty.
Traditional
And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, and David’s place was empty.
Literal
And the king sat on his seat, as time by time, on a seat by the wall. And Jonathan arose, and Abner sat at the side of Saul, and the place of David was found empty.
Latin
Cumque sedisset rex super cathedram suam (secundum consuetudinem) quæ erat juxta parietem, surrexit Jonathas, et sedit Abner ex latere Saul: vacuusque apparuit locus David.

Original

Hebrew
English
He sat in his usual place by the wall, opposite Jonathan and beside Abner, but David’s place was empty.

Notes

1 Samuel 20:25

Abner was Saul’s cousin and served as commander of Saul’s army (1 Samuel 14:50; 17:55). His importance is shown by his position beside the king at this festival.

Events

People

Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Abner Altar Covenant David Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Arrow: Shot by Jonathan As a Sign to David Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Festivals Jealousy: Saul, of David Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality Symbols and Similitudes: Bow-Shot by Jonathan Walls of Houses: The Seat Next, Was the Place of Distinction