Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Samuel 20:35

"And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him." — 1 Samuel 20:35 (ASV)

At the time appointed with David. —This meeting between the friends is not described at any length; all was done as had been pre-arranged, and, alas! everything had come to pass as David in his sad foresight had expected.