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Now send someone to bring him to me, for he must die!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> As long as that son of Jesse is alive, you’ll never be king. Now go and get him so I can kill him!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Therefore send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Now therefore, send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For, as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Now then, send men and bring him to me, for he is doomed to die!” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Therefore now, send and bring him to me, for he must surely die.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Therefore now, send and bring him to me, for he must surely die.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. So now, send and bring him to me, for he must surely die.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you [as heir to the throne] nor your kingdom will be established. So now, send [someone] and bring him to me, for he must die.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Every day Jesse’s son lives on earth you and your kingship are not secure. Now send for him and bring him to me—he must die! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Every day Jesse&#8217s son lives on earth you and your kingship are not secure. Now send for him and bring him to me—he deserves to die.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You'll never be safe, and your kingdom will be in danger as long as that son of Jesse is alive. Turn him over to me now! He deserves to die!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be stablished, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As long as Jesse's son lives on earth, neither you nor your right to be king is secure. Now, send some men to bring him to me. He's a dead man!" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Don't you realize that as long as David is alive, you will never be king of this country? Now go and bring him here--he must die!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> As long as Jesse's son lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established! Now send someone and bring David to me. He's a dead man!" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!? <a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, your kingdom will not be established. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die. <a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you will not be established, nor will your kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For all the days that the son of Jesse lives on the ground you are not established, you and your kingdom; and now, send and bring him to me, for he [is] a son of death.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for all the days that the son of Jesse liveth on the ground thou art not established, thou and thy kingdom; and now, send and bring him unto me, for he is a son of death.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For all the days which the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, thou shalt not stand, and thy kingdom. And now send and take him to me, for he is the son of death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For as long as the son of Isai liveth upon earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Therefore now presently send, and fetch him to me: for he is the son of death. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For all the days that the son of Jesse moves upon earth, neither you, nor your kingdom, will be secure. And so, send and bring him to me, here and now. For he is a son of death.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, you cannot make good your claim to the kingship! Now send for him, and bring him to me, for he must die.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Therefore, now I will send and have him brought to me, for he shall surely die. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because all of the days of the son of Iyshay on the Earth, you shall not be established, you and your kingdom! Now I shall send, I shall bring him to me, because he is a son of death!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he deserveth to die.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For so long as the son of Jessae lives upon the earth, thy kingdom shall not be established: now then send and take the young man, for he shall surely die. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-31.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=6141" 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> 30Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the disgrace of the mother who bore you? 31<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">as long as</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">of Jesse</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay (N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: hā·’ă·ḏā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">this earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">neither</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: ū·mal·ḵū·ṯe·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">nor your kingship</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: ṯik·kō·wn (V-Nifal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">shall be established.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·laḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">send for him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mā·weṯ (N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">must surely die!”</a> 32“Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?”…<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/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a> So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">1 Samuel 28:17</a> He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a> But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a> and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ <a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11-13</a> Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” <a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31-32</a> and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13-14</a> I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. / But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4-5</a> Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. / And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">2 Chronicles 21:7</a> Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-37</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ... <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a> For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the ground, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Why now send and fetch him to me, for he shall surely die.send<a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">1 Samuel 20:8</a> Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?<a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6,11-15</a> And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain… <a href="/1_samuel/26-16.htm">1 Samuel 26:16</a> This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster.<a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28</a> For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?<a href="/psalms/79-11.htm">Psalm 79:11</a> Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Deserveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-26.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Unsafe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-27.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-32.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-5.htm">Deserveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-16.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-16.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Unsafe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-32.htm">Wherefore</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>For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth This phrase refers to David, the son of Jesse, who was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). Saul, the current king, perceives David as a threat to his throne. The mention of "this earth" underscores the temporal nature of human life and the earthly realm, contrasting with the eternal kingdom of God. David's presence is seen as a direct challenge to Saul's reign, highlighting the tension between God's chosen king and the people's current ruler.neither you nor your kingdom shall be established Saul is speaking to his son Jonathan, indicating that as long as David is alive, Jonathan's succession to the throne is in jeopardy. This reflects the cultural and historical context of dynastic succession in ancient Israel, where the king's son would typically inherit the throne. However, God's choice of David disrupts this expectation. This phrase also foreshadows the eventual establishment of David's kingdom, which is a type of the eternal kingdom of Christ, as David is an ancestor of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>).Now send for him and bring him to me Saul's command to bring David to him reveals his intent to eliminate the perceived threat. This reflects the political intrigue and personal vendettas common in ancient Near Eastern monarchies. The urgency in Saul's command underscores his desperation and fear of losing power. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it sets the stage for David's eventual rise and Saul's decline.for he must surely die! Saul's declaration of a death sentence on David highlights the king's determination to secure his dynasty at any cost. This reflects the harsh realities of ancient royal politics, where threats to the throne were often dealt with through execution. Theologically, this moment underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and protection over His anointed, as David is preserved despite Saul's intentions. This also prefigures the persecution and eventual triumph of Jesus Christ, who, like David, faced opposition and threats to His life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who is speaking in this verse. He is consumed by jealousy and fear of losing his kingdom to David. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (Son of Jesse)</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by God, and a threat to Saul's reign. Saul's animosity towards David is central to this passage. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> Saul's son and David's close friend, who is caught in the conflict between his father and David. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a> The location where Saul is residing and where this conversation takes place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a> The nation over which Saul is king and which he fears losing to David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_destructive_nature_of_jealousy.htm">The Destructive Nature of Jealousy</a> Saul's jealousy blinds him to God's will and leads to irrational decisions. We must guard our hearts against jealousy, which can lead to destructive behavior. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_plans.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Plans</a> Despite Saul's intentions, God's plan for David to become king cannot be thwarted. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when human plans seem to oppose His will. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_friendship.htm">Loyalty and Friendship</a> Jonathan's loyalty to David, despite his father's opposition, exemplifies true friendship. We should strive to be loyal friends, even when it is difficult. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_disobedience.htm">The Cost of Disobedience</a> Saul's disobedience to God leads to his downfall. Obedience to God is crucial for a life that honors Him and fulfills His purposes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> David's courage in the face of Saul's threats is a testament to his faith in God. We are called to be courageous, trusting in God's protection and provision.<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/how_is_ezekiel_37_25-28_fulfilled_today.htm">How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction?</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/do_genesis_37_customs_match_ancient_practices.htm">(Genesis 37:34-35) Do the customs of mourning described align with verifiable ancient practices, or do they hint at anachronistic traditions introduced later?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_key_events_in_1_samuel.htm">What are the key events in 1 Samuel?</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>(31) Thou shalt not be established.--Here the king gives expression to the thought which was ever torturing that poor diseased brain of his--David, his own kind physician, his faithful soldier, and his son's dearest friend and loved companion, was plotting basely against that master for whom he had done so much, and the son whom he loved so well.Saul, in his blind fury, goes on to betray his fell purpose when he exclaims, "he shall surely die." His command, "Send and fetch him unto me," tells us that the murder had been pre-arranged to take place at the feast. Doubtless those rough soldier chiefs sitting round the royal table would be ready at any moment to carry into effect their master's savage behest. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Every כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every day הַיָּמִ֗ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jesse יִשַׁי֙ (yi·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> Jesse -- father of David lives חַ֣י (ḥay) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against earth, הָאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land neither לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no you אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you nor your kingship וּמַלְכוּתֶ֑ךָ (ū·mal·ḵū·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom shall be established. תִכּ֖וֹן (ṯik·kō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect Now וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time send for him שְׁלַ֨ח (šə·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out and bring וְקַ֤ח (wə·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take him אֹתוֹ֙ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to me, אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are must surely die!” מָ֖וֶת (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:31 For as long as the son (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:32" /></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>