And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.
After you have waited three days, go quickly to the place where you hid yourself when this whole situation began, and stay there by the stone called Ezel.
Jonathan is giving David specific instructions about where to hide and wait for a signal about whether it's safe to return to the court.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, this verse is part of the secret plan between Jonathan and David during a time when King Saul was seeking to kill David out of jealousy over his rising popularity. David, who had been anointed as the future king, was in hiding to avoid Saul's threats, and Jonathan, Saul's loyal son, was using covert signals and meeting places to protect and support him. The stone Ezel served as a specific landmark in the fields of ancient Israel for their arranged rendezvous.
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