28 And Jonathan answered unto Saul, David required of me, that he might go to Bethlehem.

29 For he said, Let me go, I pray thee: for our family offereth [a]a sacrifice in the city, and my brother hath sent for me: therefore now, if I have found favor in thine eyes, let me go, I pray thee, and see my [b]brethren: this is the cause that he cometh not unto the king’s table.

30 Then was Saul angry with Jonathan, and said unto him, Thou [c]son of the wicked rebellious woman, do not I know, that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thy confusion, and to the confusion and shame of thy mother?

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 20:29 That is, a peace offering.
  2. 1 Samuel 20:29 Meaning, all his kinsfolk.
  3. 1 Samuel 20:30 Thou art ever contrary unto me as thy mother is.

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