1 Samuel 20:19 cpdv — For your seat will be empty until the day after tomorrow. Therefore, you shall descend quickly, and you shall go to the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For your seat will be empty until the day after tomorrow. Therefore, you shall descend quickly, and you shall go to the place where you are to be hidden, on a day when it is lawful to work, and you shall remain beside the stone that is called Ezel. "

— 1 Samuel 20:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

16

Therefore, Jonathan formed a covenant with the house of David. And the Lord required it from the hands of the enemies of David.

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And Jonathan continued to swear to David, because he loved him. For he loved him like his own soul.

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And Jonathan said to him: “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be sought.

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For your seat will be empty until the day after tomorrow. Therefore, you shall descend quickly, and you shall go to the place where you are to be hidden, on a day when it is lawful to work, and you shall remain beside the stone that is called Ezel.

20

And I will shoot three arrows near it, and I will cast them as if I were practicing for myself toward a mark.

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Also, I will send a boy, saying to him, ‘Go and bring the arrows to me.’

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If I will say to the boy, ‘Behold, the arrows are before you, take them up,’ you shall approach before me, because there is peace for you, and there is nothing evil, as the Lord lives. But if I will have spoken to the boy in this way, ‘Behold, the arrows are away from you,’ then you shall go away in peace, for the Lord has released you.

1 Samuel 20:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:19 say?
1 Samuel 20:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For your seat will be empty until the day after tomorrow. Therefore, you shall descend quickly, and you shall go to the place where you are to be hidden, on a day when it is lawful to work, and you shall remain beside the stone that is called Ezel. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:19 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 20:19.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:19 in?
1 Samuel 20:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 20:19?
1 Samuel 20:19 reads (CPDV): “For your seat will be empty until the day after tomorrow. Therefore, you shall descend quickly, and you shall go to the place where you are to be hidden, on a day when it is lawful to work, and you shall remain beside the stone that is called Ezel. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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