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1 Samuel 20:27

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 20:27

Verse 27 of 42

Scripture focus

And it came to pass on the morrow, [which was] the second [day] of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?

1 Samuel 20:27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:27

Theological / Devotional

The second day. If it had been merely a question of uncleanness, David could have washed himself and been clean at eventide and thus been present the second day. When Saul discovered that he was absent he betrayed his real feelings by inquiring of his son concerning “the son of Jesse.” His hatred for David was so great that his words were probably far from kindly (see v. 31). Twice David had slipped away from his murderous hand; he was determined he should not do so again.

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