1 Samuel 20:40

1 Samuel 20:40 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.
• New International Version (NIV)Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said, “Go, carry them back to town.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, "Go and carry them to the city."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, “Go, carry them to the city.”

Context of 1 Samuel 20:40

38Hurry, hurry, don’t wait.” So the boy quickly gathered up the arrows and ran back to his master. 39He, of course, suspected nothing; only Jonathan and David understood the signal. Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him to take them back to town. 41As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David. 42At last Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name. The Lord is the witness of a bond between us and our children forever.” Then David left, and Jonathan returned to the town.

1 Samuel 20:40 word by word

וַיִּתֵּ֤ן יְהֽוֹנָתָן֙ אֶת־כֵּלָ֔יו אֶל־הַנַּ֖עַר אֲשֶׁר־ל֑וֹ וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ל֔וֹ לֵ֖ךְ הָבֵ֥יא הָעִֽיר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Jonathanיְהוֹנָתָןyehônâthân · JonathanH3083
• gaveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• his artilleryכְּלִיkelîy · article/utensilH3627
• unto his ladנַ֫עַרna‛ar · youthH5288
• and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• unto him, Goיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• carryבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): bringH935
• to the cityעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 20:40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40Jonathan gave his artillery - I believe this to be the only place in our language where the word artillery is not applied to cannon or ordnance. The original (כלי keley ) signifies simply instruments, and here means the bow, quiver, and arrows.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 35-42Verses 35-42 The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more deplorable, for David was leaving all his comforts, even those of God's sanctuary. Christians need not sorrow, as men without hope; but being one with Christ, they are one with each other, and will meet in his presence ere long, to part no more; to meet where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4040. Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad--that is, his missive weapons. The French word artillerie, signifies "archery." The term is still used in England, in the designation of the "artillery company of London," the association of archers, though they have long disused bows and arrows. Jonathan's boy being despatched out of the way, the friends enjoyed the satisfaction of a final meeting. 1Sa 20:41, 42. Jonathan and David Lovingly Part.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Samuel 20:40

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Commentaries on 1 Samuel 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary