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David said to Jonathan, Behold, tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field to the third day at even.
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A High-Stakes Festival
Commentators explain that the "new moon" was a significant religious festival and state banquet, not just a casual meal. Based on Old Testament law, it involved sacrifices and solemn celebration. David's expected presence as the king's son-in-law and a high-ranking commander made his absence a serious and noticeable event, which is why it served as a perfect test of Saul's intentions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The new moon, or the beginning of each month, was celebrated with special sacrifices and the blowing of trumpets (as noted in the relevant scriptur…
19th Century
Anglican
The new moon. — Regarding the religious ceremonies connected with the day of the new moon at the beginning of each month, see the …
Baptist
And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And David said to Jonathan Moved that the following method might be taken as a trial of the disposition of Saul's mi…
The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…
