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The king sat on his seat, as at other times, even on the seat by the wall; and Jonathan stood up, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, but David’s place was empty.
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Verse 25. Arose, out of respect. Septuagint “he had the precedence over Jonathan” alone, as the latter sat “on the king’s right hand, and Abner on the left.” Arab. Calmet.—David’s place was after Abner. Menochius.
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