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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said, &#8220Go, carry them back to town.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him to take them back to town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, “Go and carry them to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry <i>them</i> to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, “Go, carry <i>them</i> to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, “Go, bring <i>them</i> to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad and said to him, &#8220Go, bring them to the city.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad and said to him, “Go, bring <i>them</i> to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his young man and said to him, “Go, bring <i>them</i> to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, “Go, take them to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the servant who was with him and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the young man who was with him and said, &#8220Go, take it back to the city.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and told him, "Take these back into town." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy. He told the boy, "Take them back into town."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and told him to take them back to town. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the servant who was with him and told him, "Go, take these things to the city." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, ?Go, take it back to the city.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the servant who was with him. He said to him, "Go, take these things back to the city." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to 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 Jonathan gave his arms to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, “Go, carry them to the city.” <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 Jonathan gives his weapons to the youth whom he has and says to him, “Go, carry into the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jonathan giveth his weapons unto the youth whom he hath, and saith to him, 'Go, carry into the city.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan will give his utensils to the boy that is to him, and he will say to him, Go, bring into the city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan therefore gave his arms to the boy, and said to him: Go, and carry them into the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, “Go, take them to the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said to him, “Go and carry them to the city.”<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 Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said to him: “Go, bring them to the city”<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 Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him: 'Go, carry them to the city.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to his boy, Go, enter into the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-40.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=6221" 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">39</span>But the boy did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then Jonathan</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/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kê·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">his equipment</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">the boy</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/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hā·ḇê (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">take it back</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">to the city.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.…<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/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3-4</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. / 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="/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="/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_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="/genesis/31-49.htm">Genesis 31:49-50</a></span><br />It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. / If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives, although no one is with us, remember that God is a witness between you and me.”<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/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jonathan gave his artillery to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.</p><p class="hdg">his lad [heb] the lad that was his </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-29.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-24.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-15.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.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>Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy</b><br>Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is depicted here in a moment of deep friendship and loyalty to David. The "equipment" refers to his bow and arrows, which were used in the preceding verses as part of a covert signal to communicate with David. This act of giving his equipment to the boy signifies trust and delegation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a warrior's weapons were personal and significant, often symbolizing strength and status. Jonathan's willingness to part with his equipment underscores his commitment to David's safety over his own status or security. This act also prefigures the selflessness seen in Christ, who laid down His own life for His friends (<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>).<p><b>and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”</b><br>Jonathan instructs the boy to return to the city, which in this context is likely Gibeah, Saul's capital. This instruction is part of a carefully orchestrated plan to protect David from Saul's wrath. The city represents a place of both political power and potential danger, as Saul's intentions towards David have become increasingly hostile. Jonathan's command to the boy to return alone ensures that David remains hidden and safe. This moment highlights the theme of divine providence and protection, as God uses Jonathan's loyalty to preserve David, who is anointed to be the future king of Israel. This narrative foreshadows the ultimate protection and deliverance found in Christ, who is often seen as the greater David, fulfilling the promises of God to establish an eternal kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>).<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. Known for his loyalty and integrity, Jonathan plays a crucial role in protecting David from Saul's wrath.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, David is fleeing from King Saul, who seeks to kill him out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boy.htm">The Boy</a></b><br>A young servant of Jonathan, tasked with retrieving the arrows as part of a prearranged signal to communicate with David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>Refers to Gibeah, the city where King Saul's court was located and where Jonathan and his family resided.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger account where Jonathan and David devise a plan to determine Saul's intentions towards David. Jonathan uses the shooting of arrows as a signal to communicate whether it is safe for David to return or if he must flee.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_friendship.htm">Loyalty and Friendship</a></b><br>Jonathan's actions demonstrate the importance of loyalty and the value of true friendship. In a world where relationships can be transactional, Jonathan's selfless support for David is a model for Christian friendship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>Jonathan's courage in standing up to his father, King Saul, for the sake of righteousness and justice, encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions, even when it is difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the danger and uncertainty, God's plan for David's future kingship is unfolding. This reminds us that God is sovereign and His purposes will prevail, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/communication_and_trust.htm">Communication and Trust</a></b><br>The careful planning and communication between Jonathan and David highlight the importance of clear communication and trust in relationships, especially in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_love.htm">Sacrificial Love</a></b><br>Jonathan's willingness to risk his own safety for David's well-being is a reflection of Christ-like love, calling believers to love others sacrificially.<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/what_was_paul's_age_at_death.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</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>(40) <span class= "bld">His artillery.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">his implements. </span>The word "artillery," expressive though it be, would scarcely now be used in this sense; we should now translate the Hebrew word by "arms."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 40-42.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">His artillery.</span> <span class="accented">I.e.</span> his weapons. To get rid of the boy Jonathan sends him home with his bow and arrows, and then <span class="cmt_word">David arose out of a place toward the south,</span> or "from the south side" of the stone Ezel, and while not forgetting in his repeated obeisance the honour due to Jonathan's dignity, yet friendship prevailed, and they kissed one another and wept sore, until <span class="cmt_word">David exceeded</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> broke down, and was completely mastered by his grief. And so they parted, David to begin a life of danger and wandering, while Jonathan returned to the city to be a dutiful son to Saul. Phillipson remarks, "The scenes in this chapter are some of the most affecting presented to us in history, whether in old or modern times, and we may Well wonder at the delicacy of feeling and the gentleness of the sentiments which these two men in those old rough times entertained for one another. No ancient writer has set before us so noble an example of a heart felt, unselfish, and thoroughly human state of feeling, and none has described friendship with such entire truth in all its relations, and with such complete and profound knowledge of the human heart." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-40.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">Then Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהֽוֹנָתָן֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his equipment</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(kê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the boy</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנַּ֖עַר</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">and 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">“Go,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">take it back</span><br /><span class="heb">הָבֵ֥יא</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the city.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-40.htm">1 Samuel 20:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/20-40.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:40 Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:41" /></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>