1 Samuel 20:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king’s table.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said, 'Please let me go, because our family has a sacrifice ceremony in the city, and my brother has ordered me to be there. Now, if you think well of me, please let me leave so I can go see my family. That's why he doesn't come to the king's table.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains the excuse David gave for missing King Saul's feast - claiming he needed to attend a family religious ceremony in his hometown.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the tense period when King Saul was jealous of David's popularity and success. Jonathan, Saul's son and David's close friend, was helping David test whether Saul truly intended to kill him. David had asked to skip the new moon feast to see if Saul would react with anger, which would confirm Saul's murderous intentions.

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