1 Samuel 20:18

18 "Tomorrow is the festival of the new moon," Jonathan told David. "You will be missed because your seat will be empty.

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

16 if Jonathan's name is also eliminated, then the LORD will seek retribution from David!"

17 So Jonathan again made a pledge to David because he loved David as much as himself.

18 "Tomorrow is the festival of the new moon," Jonathan told David. "You will be missed because your seat will be empty.

19 The day after tomorrow, go all the way to the spot where you hid on the day of the incident, and stay close to that mound.

20 On the third day I will shoot an arrow to the side of the mound as if aiming at a target.