1Sa 20:5 | TNotes | STEP | 20:5 new moon festival: The ancient Hebrews followed a lunar calendar, and the new moon marked the start of a new month. Every month was begun with a special sacrifice (Num 28:11-15 ), which became a monthly festival.

bNum 28:11-15►

‏ 1 Samuel 20:5

20:5 ^a new moon festival: The ancient Hebrews followed a lunar calendar, and the new moon marked the start of a new month. Every month was begun with a special sacrifice (Num 28:11-15 ^b), which became a monthly festival.