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he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows I shoot.” And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. <i>And</i> as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he said to his lad, “Now run, find the arrows which I shoot.” As the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to his boy, “Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot.” The boy ran, and he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to his lad, &#8220Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot.&#8221 As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said to his lad, “Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot.” As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said to his young man, “Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot.” As the young man was running, he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he said to his boy, “Run, please find the arrows which I am about to shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to the servant, “Run and find the arrows I’m shooting.” As the servant ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to the young man, &#8220Run and find the arrows I&#8217m shooting.&#8221 As the young man ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and told him, "When I shoot the arrows, you run and find them for me." The boy started running, and Jonathan shot an arrow so that it would go beyond him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Run," he told the boy, "please find the arrows I shoot." The boy ran, and Jonathan shot the arrow over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and said to him, "Run and find the arrows I'm going to shoot." The boy ran, and Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan told his servant, "Run, find the arrows that I'm shooting." As the servant ran, Jonathan shot the arrow beyond him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to the boy, ?Run and find the arrows I shoot.? And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to his servant, "Run, find the arrows that I am about to shoot." As the servant ran, Jonathan shot the arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to the boy, "Run, find now the arrows which I shoot." And as the boy ran, he shot an arrow, sending it toward the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow, beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to his boy, “Run, find now the arrows which I shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says to his youth, “Now run, find the arrows which I am shooting”; the youth is running, and he has shot the arrow, causing [it] to pass over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith to his youth, 'Run, find, I pray thee, the arrows which I am shooting;' the youth is running, and he hath shot the arrow, causing it to pass over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to the boy, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot The boy ran, and he shot the arrows beyond him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to his boy: Go, and fetch me the arrows which I shoot. And when the boy ran, he shot another arrow beyond the boy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to his boy, “Go, and bring to me the arrows that I shoot.” And when the boy had run, he shot another arrow away from the boy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There he said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows.” And as the boy ran, he shot an arrow past him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows that I shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to his lad, Run, gather up the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to the boy: “Run! Gather the arrows which I shoot!” The boy ran and he shot an arrow beyond him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said unto his lad: 'Run, find now the arrows which I shoot.' And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to the boy, Run, find me the arrows which I shoot: and the boy ran, and <i>Jonathan</i> shot an arrow, and sent it beyond <i>him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=6189" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He said</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: lə·na·‘ă·rōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">to the boy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: ruṣ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">“Run</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mə·ṣā (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To attain to, find. ">and find</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: ha·ḥiṣ·ṣîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">the arrows</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: mō·w·reh (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">shoot.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">And as the boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: rāṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">ran,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū- (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: yā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">shot</a> <a href="/hebrew/2678.htm" title="2678: ha·ḥê·ṣî (Art:: N-ms) -- Arrow. Or chetsiy; prolongation from chets; an arrow.">an arrow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: lə·ha·‘ă·ḇi·rōw (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">beyond him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">1 Samuel 19:2</a></span><br />so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16-18</a></span><br />And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></span><br />I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32-37</a></span><br />When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a></span><br />Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a></span><br />A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a></span><br />A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13-15</a></span><br />Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25</a></span><br />One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37-38</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. / They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.</p><p class="hdg">Run</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">1 Samuel 20:20,21</a></b></br> And I will shoot three arrows on the side <i>thereof</i>, as though I shot at a mark… </p><p class="hdg">beyond him [heb] to pass over him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">1 Samuel 20:21,22</a></b></br> And, behold, I will send a lad, <i>saying</i>, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows <i>are</i> on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for <i>there is</i> peace to thee, and no hurt; <i>as</i> the LORD liveth… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">Past</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-6.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Running</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Shooting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-40.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Past</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-21.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Running</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-20.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-24.htm">Shooting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David consults with Jonathan for his safety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-11.htm">Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan's token to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He said to the boy,</b><br>In this passage, Jonathan is speaking to a young servant. The use of a boy or servant for such tasks was common in ancient Israelite society, reflecting the hierarchical structure and the roles assigned within households. This interaction highlights Jonathan's status and the trust placed in servants for carrying out important tasks.<p><b>“Run and find the arrows I shoot.”</b><br>Jonathan's instruction to the boy is part of a prearranged signal between him and David. This method of communication was necessary due to the dangerous political climate, as King Saul sought David's life. The use of arrows as a signal demonstrates the ingenuity required to convey messages secretly. This also reflects the broader biblical theme of God providing wisdom and protection to His chosen ones in times of peril.<p><b>And as the boy ran,</b><br>The boy's obedience and quick action are indicative of the loyalty and efficiency expected of servants. This moment underscores the urgency of the situation, as Jonathan and David's plan depended on precise timing and execution. The boy's role, though minor, is crucial in the unfolding of God's plan for David's safety and future kingship.<p><b>Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.</b><br>Jonathan's action is both literal and symbolic. The arrow shot beyond the boy was the predetermined sign to David that he must flee, as Saul's intentions were hostile. This act of shooting the arrow can be seen as a type of Christ, where Jonathan, a prince, sacrifices his relationship with his father for the sake of his friend, foreshadowing Christ's sacrificial love. The arrow going beyond also symbolizes the idea of God's plans and purposes extending beyond human understanding and immediate circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is a key figure in this chapter, demonstrating loyalty and friendship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who is in hiding due to King Saul's jealousy and intent to kill him. David's life is at risk, and he relies on Jonathan for information about Saul's intentions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boy.htm">The Boy</a></b><br>A servant of Jonathan, who is unaware of the true purpose behind retrieving the arrows. He plays a role in the secret communication between Jonathan and David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>The location where Jonathan and David had arranged to communicate secretly. It serves as a neutral ground away from Saul's court.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arrows.htm">The Arrows</a></b><br>Used as a signal to communicate Saul's intentions to David. The shooting of the arrows is a prearranged sign between Jonathan and David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_friendship.htm">Loyalty in Friendship</a></b><br>Jonathan's actions demonstrate the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in friendships, even when it requires personal sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>Both Jonathan and David show courage in the face of danger. Jonathan risks his relationship with his father, Saul, while David trusts in Jonathan's loyalty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>Despite the danger, God's hand is evident in protecting David through Jonathan's actions. This reminds us of God's sovereignty and His ability to use others for our protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/communication_and_trust.htm">Communication and Trust</a></b><br>The use of the arrows as a signal highlights the importance of clear communication and trust in relationships, especially in times of crisis.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_jonathan's_signals_in_1_sam_20_verifiable.htm">Are the clandestine signals used by Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:19-22 verifiable through any parallel ancient Near Eastern texts or historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_saul's_rage_at_jonathan_so_extreme.htm">Why does Saul's sudden rage toward Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:30-33 seem disproportionate and historically uncontextualized?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jonathan's_covenant_with_david_inconsistent.htm">Does the nature of Jonathan's covenant with David in 1 Samuel 20:16 present any inconsistencies with later depictions of Israelite covenants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_sam_20_5_with_ot_feasts.htm">How do we reconcile the timing of the New Moon feast in 1 Samuel 20:5 with other Old Testament passages referencing similar observances?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) <span class= "bld">He shot an arrow beyond him.</span>--This was the sign agreed on if all was over for David at the court of Saul. Expositors are in a little difficulty, though, here, as only <span class= "ital">one arrow </span>is mentioned, whereas "three" had to be shot according to the terms of the understanding. We cannot imagine, as some have suggested, that "Jonathan shortened the affair, and shot only once, considering that there was danger in delay," and that every moment was of consequence; had there been such need of haste, the parting scene would have been cut even shorter. It is better, with Keil, to assume that the "singular" here stands in an indefinite general way, the author not thinking it needful, after what he had before said, to state that Jonathan shot three arrows one after another.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the boy,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַעֲר֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·na·‘ă·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Run</span><br /><span class="heb">רֻ֗ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ruṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and find</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the arrows] I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shoot.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹרֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·reh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And as the boy</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנַּ֣עַר</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ran,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֔ץ</span> <span class="translit">(rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shot</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an arrow</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֣חִצִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥiṣ·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2678.htm">Strong's 2678: </a> </span><span class="str2">An arrow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beyond him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַעֲבִרֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ha·‘ă·ḇi·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:36 He said to his boy Run find (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>