1 Samuel 20:25

And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:25

BSB
He sat in his usual place by the wall, opposite Jonathan and beside Abner, but David's place was empty.
AKJV
And the king sat on his seat, as at other times, even on a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.
CPDV
And when the king had sat down on his chair, (according to custom) which was beside the wall, Jonathan rose up, and Abner sat beside Saul, and David's place appeared empty.
ERV
And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon the seat by the wall; and Jonathan stood up, and Abner sat by Saul's side: but David's place was empty.
NHEB
The king sat on his seat, as at other times, even on the seat by the wall; and Jonathan sat opposite, and Abner sat by Saul's side: but David's place was empty.
SMT
And the king will sit upon his seat as from time to time, to a seat of the wall: and Jonathan will rise, and Abner will sit by Saul's side, and David's seat will be reviewed.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:25

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:25
Summary
Saul notices David's empty seat at table
Event
Saul notices David absent
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative