1 Samuel 20:27-29

Revised Geneva Translation

²⁷ But the next day, which was the second day of the month, David’s place was empty again. And Saul said to Jonathan, his son, “Why does not the son of Jesse come to eat, neither yesterday nor today?”

²⁸ And Jonathan answered Saul, “David earnestly asked permission of me to go to Bethlehem.

²⁹ “For he said, ‘Please let me go. For our family offers a Sacrifice in the city and my brother has sent for me. Therefore, now, if I have found favor in your eyes, please let me go and see my brethren.’ This is why he has not come to the king’s table.”