1. 1 Samuel 20:25 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why was Saul's customary place next to the wall?

1 Samuel 20:25 (ESV)

25 The king sat on his seat, as at other times, on the seat by the wall. Jonathan sat opposite, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, but David’s place was empty.

With his back to the wall, Saul would have been secure from any surprises.1