1 Samuel 20:18

18 Jonathan then laid out his plan: "Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you'll be missed when you don't show up for dinner.

1 Samuel 20:18 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 20:18

Then Jonathan said to David, tomorrow [is] the new moon
The first day of the month, as David had before observed, ( 1 Samuel 20:5 ) ;

and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty;
or be inquired after, because not in his usual place at mealtime.

1 Samuel 20:18 In-Context

17 Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!
18 Jonathan then laid out his plan: "Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you'll be missed when you don't show up for dinner.
19 On the third day, when they've quit expecting you, come to the place where you hid before, and wait beside that big boulder.
20 I'll shoot three arrows in the direction of the boulder.
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