1 Samuel 20:1

David fled. Evidently to Gibeah to confer with Jonathan. David would hardly have dared to return thither while Saul was there, but under the restraining power of the Spirit, Saul remained at Ramah for most of the day and night (see ch. 19:23, 24). The delay gave David an opportunity to find Jonathan and to learn from him the attitude of Saul. No mention is made of David’s visiting his wife at this time. He was confident that Jonathan would keep his counsel, but he was not too certain of Michal. See David’s Wanderings When Fleeing from Saul: a. and b.

Mine iniquity. The two words, “iniquity” and “sin,” are hardly repetitious synonyms. The word ‘awon, translated “iniquity,” comes from the root ‘awah, “to be of a perverse mind.” ‘Awon often comprehends the guilt and punishment of sin. The word chatta’ah, translated “sin,” comes from the root chata’, “to miss the mark.” David was asking, What is my guilt and wherein have I been perverse in my attitude either toward the king or toward the kingdom? Have I not wrought for Saul under most trying conditions? Have I not done valiant service for Israel, fighting her enemies? Have not my motives and desires always been to bring success to my beloved people? Where have I missed the mark and failed in my purpose?