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on that second day of the feast he did not eat, because he was grieved at his father&#8217s shameful treatment of David. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jonathan left the table in fierce anger and refused to eat on that second day of the festival, for he was crushed by his father’s shameful behavior toward David. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jonathan rose from the table in fierce anger and ate no food the second day of the month, for he was grieved for David, because his father had disgraced him. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the month, for he was grieved by his father’s shameful treatment of David. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month, for he was grieved for David, because his father had treated him shamefully. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jonathan got up from the table in the heat of anger, and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, because he was worried about David since his father had insulted him. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, for he was grieved over David because his father had dishonored him. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, for he was grieved over David because his father had dishonored him. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jonathan arose from the table in burning anger and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, for he was grieved over David because his father had dishonored him. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jonathan stood up from the table in the heat of anger, and ate no food on that second day of the new moon (month), for he grieved and worried about David because his father had dishonored him. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He got up from the table fiercely angry and did not eat any food that second day of the New Moon, for he was grieved because of his father’s shameful behavior toward David. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the New Moon, for he was grieved because of his father&#8217s shameful behavior toward David. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jonathan was angry and hurt that his father had insulted David so terribly. He got up, left the table, and didn't eat anything all that day. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jonathan got up from the table very angry and ate nothing that second day of the month. He was worried sick about David because Jonathan had been humiliated by his own father. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jonathan got up from the table in a rage and ate nothing that day--the second day of the New Moon Festival. He was deeply distressed about David, because Saul had insulted him. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> So on the second day of the New Moon Jonathan angrily got up from the table without eating because he was upset about David, and because his father had humiliated him. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the month, for he was grieved by his father?s shameful treatment of David. <a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Jonathan got up from the table enraged. He did not eat any food on that second day of the new moon, for he was upset that his father had humiliated David. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So Jonathan sprang up from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had dishonored him. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. <a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had treated him shamefully. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jonathan rises from the table in the heat of anger, and has not eaten food on the second day of the new moon, for he has been grieved for David, for his father put him to shame. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan riseth from the table in the heat of anger, and hath not eaten food on the second day of the new moon, for he hath been grieved for David, for his father put him to shame. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan will rise from the table in the heat of wrath, and he will not eat bread in the day of the month the second, for he was grieved for David because his father reproached him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So Jonathan rose from the table in great anger, and did not eat bread on the second day after the new moon. For he was grieved for David, because his father had put him to confusion. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Jonathan rose up from the table in a rage of anger. And he did not eat bread on the second day after the new moon. For he was saddened over David, because his father had confounded him. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Jonathan sprang up from the table in a rage and ate nothing that second day of the month, because he was grieved on David’s account, and because his father had humiliated him. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jonathan rose from the table in fierce anger and ate no food on the second day of the month, for he was grieved for David, and because his father had disgraced him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did not eat food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had determined evil against him. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jonathan arose from the table in strong anger, and he did not eat on that day, the second of the first month, because it grieved him, because of David against whom his father was purposed<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, and because his father had put him to shame. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jonathan sprang up from the table in great anger, and did not eat bread on the second day of the month, for he grieved bitterly for David, because his father determined on mischief against him. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=6169" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan</a> …33Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. 34<a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im (Prep-m) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: haš·šul·ḥān (Art:: N-ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">the table</a> <a href="/hebrew/2750.htm" title="2750: bā·ḥo·rî- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Burning. From charah; a burning anger.">in fierce</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’āp̄ (N-ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ā·ḵal (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">any food</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">that second</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ha·ḥō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">of the month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6087.htm" title="6087: ne‘·ṣaḇ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to carve, i.e. Fabricate or fashion; hence to worry, pain or anger.">he was grieved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3637.htm" title="3637: hiḵ·li·mōw (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To be humiliated. A primitive root; properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult.">shameful treatment</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.</a> 35In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-4</a> After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. ... <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">1 Samuel 19:1-7</a> Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / 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. / I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16-18</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25-26</a> How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights. / I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-3</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a> But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went. <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-14</a> As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ... <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">2 Kings 6:30</a> When the king heard the words of the woman, he tore his clothes. And as he passed by on the wall, the people saw the sackcloth under his clothes next to his skin. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a> A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a> A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Matthew 10:21-22</a> Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. / You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37-38</a> He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Mark 3:21</a> When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.in fierce<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:20</a> For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.<a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26</a> Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:he was grieved<a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a> And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">David</a> <a href="/micah/3-7.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-14.htm">Dishonored</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-24.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">New</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-21.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-29.htm">Table</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Treatment</a> <a href="/judges/21-15.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-25.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/ezra/4-14.htm">Dishonored</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-11.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Month</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-23.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">New</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-20.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/job/31-11.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">Table</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-4.htm">Treatment</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 20</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David consults with Jonathan for his safety</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/20-11.htm">Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan's token to David</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan</a> 35. <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger Jonathan's reaction is significant, as it demonstrates his deep loyalty to David and his moral integrity. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family loyalty was paramount, yet Jonathan's anger indicates a prioritization of righteousness over familial allegiance. This fierce anger can be seen as a reflection of righteous indignation, similar to Jesus' anger in the temple (<a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13-17</a>), where injustice and wrongdoing provoke a strong emotional response.and did not eat any food that second day of the month The mention of the "second day of the month" refers to the New Moon festival, a time of religious observance and communal meals (<a href="/numbers/10-10.htm">Numbers 10:10</a>). Jonathan's refusal to eat is a significant act of protest and mourning, aligning with biblical instances where fasting is used to express grief or repentance (<a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Ezra 8:21-23</a>). This abstention underscores the gravity of the situation and Jonathan's deep distress over his father's actions.for he was grieved by his father’s shameful treatment of David Jonathan's grief highlights the covenantal friendship between him and David, which is a central theme in 1 Samuel. This friendship is a model of loyalty and selflessness, reflecting the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>). Saul's treatment of David is described as "shameful," indicating a breach of both royal and divine duty. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's anointed being unjustly persecuted, a theme that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the life of Jesus Christ, who was also rejected and mistreated by those in authority (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and integrity, Jonathan is deeply troubled by his father's unjust actions towards David. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point, he is a fugitive due to King Saul's jealousy and attempts on his life. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, whose jealousy and fear of losing his throne lead him to seek David's life. His actions cause a rift with his son, Jonathan. 4. <a href="/topical/n/new_moon_festival.htm">New Moon Festival</a> A significant religious observance in ancient Israel, marking the beginning of the month. It was a time for feasting and fellowship, making Jonathan's absence notable. 5. <a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the place where David fled to seek refuge with Samuel, highlighting the tension and danger he faced.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_friendship.htm">Loyalty in Friendship</a> Jonathan's actions demonstrate the importance of loyalty and integrity in friendships, even when it requires standing against one's own family. <a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger.htm">Righteous Anger</a> Jonathan's anger is described as "fierce," yet it is rooted in a righteous cause—defending the innocent and opposing injustice. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_alone.htm">Courage to Stand Alone</a> Jonathan's decision to abstain from the feast shows the courage required to stand alone for what is right, even in the face of familial pressure. <a href="/topical/g/grief_over_sin.htm">Grief Over Sin</a> Jonathan's grief over his father's actions highlights the appropriate response to sin and injustice, prompting us to reflect on our own reactions to wrongdoing. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Jonathan's willingness to risk his relationship with his father for David's sake mirrors the cost of discipleship, where following God's will may lead to personal sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20</a> <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> <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> <a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a> <a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</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>(34) So Jonathan arose.--"In fierce anger," so runs the too true record. The son of Saul left the presence, and appeared no more at that fatal feast. The hot anger was stirred up, first, no doubt, by the terrible insult offered him, the prince and heir to the throne, before the assembled great ones of Israel. The great spear uplifted to strike, following the harsh and bitter words spoken, was an act not likely soon to be forgotten by the spectators. And secondly, by the determined and relentless enmity of Saul against David, of whose stainless integrity and perfect loyalty Jonathan was firmly convinced. The bitter wrong done to David his friend no doubt affected Jonathan most. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֛ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites got up וַיָּ֧קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand from מֵעִ֥ם (mê·‘im) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the table הַשֻּׁלְחָ֖ן (haš·šul·ḥān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> A table, a meal in fierce בָּחֳרִי־ (bā·ḥo·rî-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2750.htm">Strong's 2750: </a> A burning, anger anger אָ֑ף (’āp̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no eat אָכַ֞ל (’ā·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat any food לֶ֔חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain that second הַשֵּׁנִי֙ (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) day בְּיוֹם־ (bə·yō·wm-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of the month, הַחֹ֤דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he was grieved נֶעְצַב֙ (ne‘·ṣaḇ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6087.htm">Strong's 6087: </a> To carve, fabricate, fashion, to worry, pain, anger by כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction his father’s אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father shameful treatment הִכְלִמ֖וֹ (hiḵ·li·mōw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3637.htm">Strong's 3637: </a> To wound, to taunt, insult of אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David. דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-34.htm">1 Samuel 20:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:34 So Jonathan arose from the table (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:35" /></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>