1 Samuel 20:24 akjv — So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.

American 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. "

— 1 Samuel 20:24, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

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And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say to the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of you, take them; then come you: for there is peace to you, and no hurt; as the LORD lives.

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But if I say thus to the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond you; go your way: for the LORD has sent you away.

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And as touching the matter which you and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between you and me for ever. ¶

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So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.

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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.

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Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day: for he thought, Something has befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.

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And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said to Jonathan his son, Why comes not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?

1 Samuel 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:24 say?
1 Samuel 20:24 in the American King James Version reads: “So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:24 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 24.
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 20:24.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:24 in?
1 Samuel 20:24 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 20:24?
1 Samuel 20:24 reads (AKJV): “So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat. ” 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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