1Sam.20.25

And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.

1Sam.20.25

Saul didn't mention it at the time, thinking, "Something's happened that's made him unclean. That's it--he's probably unclean for the holy meal."

1Sam.20.25

He sat in his customary place by the wall, opposite Jonathan, and Abner sat next to Saul, but David's place was empty.

1Sam.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.