1 Samuel 20:5 meaning and explanation
So David told him, “Look, tomorrow is the New Moon, and I am supposed to dine with the king. Instead, let me go and hide in the field until the third evening from now.
1 Samuel 20:5, Berean Standard Bible
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David is speaking to Jonathan, Saul's son, in a private meeting outside the city, after fleeing Saul's attempts on his life. The New Moon was a monthly festival marked by sacrifices and a royal meal, and David, as a member of Saul's court, was expected at the king's table.
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