~ David earnestly asked leave ~ 09_1SA_20_06  If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked [leave] of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city, for [there is] a yearly sacrifice there for all the family. #, 09_1SA_20_28  And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked [leave] of me [to go] to Bethlehem, #,