Then David hid in the field. And when the New Moon had come, the king sat down to eat the feast.
1 Samuel 20:24
Surrounding context
20:23 And as for the matter which you and I have spoken of, indeed the LORD be between you and me forever."
20:24 Then David hid in the field. And when the New Moon had come, the king sat down to eat the feast.
20:25 Now the king sat on his seat, as at other times, on a seat by the wall. And Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, but David's place was empty.