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1 Samuel 20:6

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If your father miss me at all, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city; for it is the yearly sacrifice there for all the family.

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Bethlehem, David’s hometown in Judah, was the site of his family’s annual clan sacrifice, providing the explanation Jonathan would give Saul for David’s absence. Naioth, near Ramah, was where David had recently found refuge with Samuel, highlighting Saul’s pursuit of him.

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1 Samuel 20:6 mentions Bethlehem and Naioth.

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