English Standard Version
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.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