Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
David hid in the field. When the New Moon arrived, the king sat down to eat.
New American Standard Bible
So David hid in the field; and when the new moon came, the king sat down to eat food.
King James Version
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.
Holman Bible
So David hid in the field.
At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal.
A Conservative Version
So David hid himself in the field. And when the new moon came, the king sat down to eat food.
American Standard Version
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat food.
Amplified
So David hid in the field; and when the New Moon [festival] came, the king sat down to eat food.
Bible in Basic English
So David went to a secret place in the country: and when the new moon came, the king took his place at the feast.
Darby Translation
And David hid himself in the field; and it was the new moon, and the king sat at table to eat.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will hide in the field: and it will be the new moon, and the king will sit down to the bread to eat
King James 2000
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat himself down to eat the feast.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So David hid himself in the field. {When the new moon came}, {the king was seated at the feast}.
Modern King James verseion
And David hid himself in the field. And when the new moon had come, the king sat down by the food to eat.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And so David hid himself in the field. And when the new moon was come, the king sat him down at meat, for to eat.
NET Bible
So David hid in the field. When the new moon came, the king sat down to eat his meal.
New Heart English Bible
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon had come, the king sat him down to eat food.
The Emphasized Bible
So David hid himself in the field - and, when the new moon had come, the king sat down to eat, food,
Webster
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new-moon had come, the king sat down to eat food.
World English Bible
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat food.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David is hidden in the field, and it is the new moon, and the king sitteth down by the food to eat,
Themes
Arrow » Shot by jonathan as a sign to david
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy helper
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Festivals
Jealousy » Instances of » Saul, of david
Interlinear
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 20:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Supports David Over Saul
23 As for the matter about which you and I spoke, remember that the LORD is a witness between us forever." 24 David hid in the field. When the New Moon arrived, the king sat down to eat. 25 The king sat down at his place as before, in the seat by the wall. Jonathan stood while Abner sat next to Saul, but David's place was empty.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 50:16-21
As for the wicked, God says, "How dare you recite my statutes or speak about my covenant with your lips!
Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.
Proverbs 15:17
A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity.
Proverbs 17:1
Dry crumbs in peace are better than a full meal with strife.
Proverbs 21:3
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:27
What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable how much more when he offers it with vile motives!
Isaiah 1:11-15
"How do your voluminous sacrifices benefit me?" the LORD is asking. "I've had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts. I don't enjoy the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats.
Zechariah 7:6
And when you eat and drink, you're eating and drinking for your own benefit, aren't you?
John 18:28
Then Jesus was led from Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters early in the morning. The Jews did not go into the headquarters, to avoid becoming unclean and unable to eat the Passover meal.