1 Samuel 20:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶ if Jonathan’s name is also eliminated, then the Lord will seek retribution from David!”^[a]

¹⁷ So Jonathan again made a pledge to David^[b] because he loved David as much as himself. ¹⁸ “Tomorrow is the festival of the new moon,” Jonathan told David. “You will be missed because your seat will be empty.