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He had a small boy with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The next morning, as agreed, Jonathan went out into the field and took a young boy with him to gather his arrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out into the field to the appointment with David, and with him a little boy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And so it was, in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it came about in the morning that Jonathan went out to the field at the time agreed upon with David, and a little boy <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it came about in the morning that Jonathan went out into the field for the appointment with David, and a little lad was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about in the morning that Jonathan went out into the field for the appointment with David, and a little lad <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened in the morning that Jonathan went out into the field for the appointment with David, and a very young man <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the meeting with David, and a young boy was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the countryside for the appointed meeting with David. A young servant was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointed meeting with David. A small young man was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In the morning, Jonathan went out to the field to meet David. He took a servant boy along <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the country to the place he and David had agreed on. Jonathan had a young boy with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The following morning Jonathan went to the fields to meet David, as they had agreed. He took a young boy with him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan, accompanied by a servant, went out to the field for the appointment with David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The next morning Jonathan, along with a young servant, went out to the field to meet David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the morning, Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with 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 it comes to pass in the morning, that Jonathan goes out into the field for the appointment with David, and a little youth [is] with 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 it cometh to pass in the morning, that Jonathan goeth out into the field for the appointment with David, and a little youth is with 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 it will be in the morning, and Jonathan will go forth to the field to the appointment, David and a small boy with 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 when the morning came, Jonathan went into the field, according to the appointment with David, and a little boy with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the morning had begun to dawn, Jonathan went into the field according to the agreement with David, and a young boy was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The next morning Jonathan, accompanied by a young boy, went out into the field for his appointment with David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the morning Jonathan went out into the field to the appointment with David, and with him was a little boy.<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 it came to pass in the morning, Jonathan went out into the field to meet David, and a little lad was with 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 it was dawn, and Jonathan went out to the field to meet David, and a young boy with 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 it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And morning came, and Jonathan went out to the field, as he appointed <i>to do</i> for a signal to David, and a little boy <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-35.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=6181" 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">34</span>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. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: ḇab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">In the morning</a> <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/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: haś·śā·ḏeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">to the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: lə·mō·w·‘êḏ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">for the appointment</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.">with David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: qā·ṭōn (Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">and a small</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·na·‘ar (Conj-w:: 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.">boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">was with him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows I shoot.” And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.…<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="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">1 Samuel 19:1-2</a></span><br />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.<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_kings/2-2.htm">2 Kings 2:2</a></span><br />and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.<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/23-16.htm">Acts 23:16-22</a></span><br />But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. / Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” / So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.” ...<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="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.</p><p class="hdg">at the time</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">1 Samuel 20:19</a></b></br> And <i>when</i> thou hast stayed three days, <i>then</i> thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was <i>in hand</i>, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">2 Samuel 20:5</a></b></br> So Amasa went to assemble <i>the men of</i> Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/17-11.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-11.htm">Appointment</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-2.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">Appointment</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-39.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-37.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-22.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-36.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>In the morning</b><br>The timing of events in the Bible often holds significance. Morning is frequently associated with new beginnings or revelations. In this context, it marks the start of a crucial day for David and Jonathan, highlighting the urgency and importance of their meeting.<p><b>Jonathan went out to the field</b><br>Fields in ancient Israel were common meeting places, away from the prying eyes of city dwellers. This setting provides privacy for Jonathan and David, reflecting the need for secrecy due to Saul's hostility. Fields also symbolize openness and honesty, fitting for the covenantal relationship between Jonathan and David.<p><b>for the appointment with David</b><br>This appointment was prearranged, indicating the deep trust and communication between Jonathan and David. It underscores the seriousness of their situation, as they needed to confirm Saul's intentions. The concept of appointments in Scripture often involves divine timing and purpose, suggesting God's hand in their friendship and plans.<p><b>and a small boy was with him</b><br>The presence of a small boy serves a practical purpose, as Jonathan uses him to convey a message to David without arousing suspicion. This reflects the wisdom and caution required in dangerous circumstances. The use of a child also emphasizes innocence and the gravity of the situation, as even the young are unwittingly involved in the unfolding drama.<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. Jonathan is known for his loyalty and covenant friendship with David, even in the face of his father Saul's hostility towards David.<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_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>The location where Jonathan and David had arranged to meet. It serves as a neutral and secretive place for their communication, away from the prying eyes of Saul's court.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_small_boy.htm">The Small Boy</a></b><br>An unnamed servant accompanying Jonathan. He is unaware of the true purpose of the meeting and serves as a cover for Jonathan's communication with David.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_appointment.htm">The Appointment</a></b><br>A pre-arranged meeting between Jonathan and David, where Jonathan would signal to David about Saul's intentions using arrows as a sign.<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_to_stand_for_righteousness.htm">Courage to Stand for Righteousness</a></b><br>Jonathan's willingness to defy his father, King Saul, in order to protect David shows the courage required to stand for what is right, even against powerful opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_relationships.htm">God's Sovereignty in Relationships</a></b><br>The friendship between Jonathan and David is a testament to God's providence in bringing people together for His purposes. It reminds us to value and nurture the relationships God places in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discretion.htm">The Role of Discretion</a></b><br>Jonathan's use of a small boy and a field meeting illustrates the need for discretion and wisdom in handling sensitive situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Despite the danger, both Jonathan and David trust in God's plan for their lives, showing us the importance of faith in God's timing and purposes.<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>(35) <span class= "bld">At the time appointed with David.</span>--This meeting between the friends is not described at any length; all was done as had been pre-arranged, and, alas! everything had come to pass as David in his sad foresight had expected.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 35-38.</span> - The next morning <span class="cmt_word">Jonathan went out into the field,</span> not <span class="cmt_word">at the time,</span> but "to the place" <span class="cmt_word">appointed</span>, taking with him a <span class="cmt_word">little lad,</span> as less likely to suspect a reason. Having shot at the mark, he sends him to pick up the arrows, and as he runs to do so he shoots one beyond him, and, calling aloud, gives David the sign that there was no hope. To keep the boy's attention engaged he gives him hurried commands - <span class="cmt_word">Make speed, haste, stay not.</span> Instead of <span class="cmt_word">the arrows</span> the written text has "Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrow," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> that one especially which Jonathan had shot beyond him, and to which his rapid commands referred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-35.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">In the morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַבֹּ֔קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹנָתָ֛ן</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">went out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the field</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śā·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the appointment</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמוֹעֵ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a small</span><br /><span class="heb">קָטֹ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ṭōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small, young, unimportant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַ֥עַר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">was with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-35.htm">1 Samuel 20:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:35 It happened in the morning that Jonathan (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:36" /></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>