1Sam.20.28

And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:

1Sam.20.28

He said, "Give me leave to attend a family reunion back home. My brothers have ordered me to be there. If it seems all right to you, let me go and see my brothers.' That's why he's not here at the king's table."

1Sam.20.28

Jonathan answered, "David earnestly asked me for permission to go to Bethlehem.

1Sam.20.28

So Jonathan answered Saul, "David earnestly asked permission of me to go to Bethlehem.