1 Samuel 20:18

18 "Tomorrow is the New Moon Festival," Jonathan told him, "and you will be missed when your seat is empty.

1 Samuel 20:18 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 20:18

Then Jonathan said to David, tomorrow [is] the new moon
The first day of the month, as David had before observed, ( 1 Samuel 20:5 ) ;

and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty;
or be inquired after, because not in his usual place at mealtime.

1 Samuel 20:18 In-Context

16 At that time, if Jonathan's name is cut off from David's family, then may the LORD punish David's house."

17 Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as [he loved] himself.

18 "Tomorrow is the New Moon Festival," Jonathan told him, "and you will be missed when your seat is empty.

19 The day after tomorrow you will be missed even more. So go to the place where you hid on that other occasion, and stay by the rock.

20 I will shoot three arrows from beside it toward a target.