King James Version
And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.New International Version
He sat in his customary place by the wall, opposite Jonathan, and Abner sat next to Saul, but David's place was empty.Catholic Public Domain Version
And when the king had sat down on his chair, (according to custom) which was beside the wall, Jonathan rose up, and Abner sat beside Saul, and David’s place appeared empty