1 Samuel 19:3

Verse

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

and I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and if I see aught, I will tell thee.

Bible in Basic English

And I will go out and take my place by my father's side in the field near where you are; and I will get into talk with my father about you, and when I see how things are, I will give you word.

Free Bible Version

I'll go out with my father and stand in the field near to where you are hiding. I'll talk to him about you and see what I can find out, then I'll let you know.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

Translation for Translators

I will ask my father to go out there with me. While we are out there, I will talk to him about you. Then I will tell you everything that he tells me.” So David did what Jonathan told him to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you. If I learn anything, I will tell you.”

Noah Webster Bible

And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art , and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

World English Bible

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will talk with my father about you; and if I see anything, I will tell you.”

Young's Literal Translation

and I — I go out, and have stood by the side of my father in the field where thou [art], and I speak of thee unto my father, and have seen what [is coming], and have declared to thee.'

Context

Saul Tries to Kill David

²so 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.³I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.”

Summary

In this verse, Jonathan, King Saul's son, speaks to his father on behalf of David, assuring Saul of David's innocence and loyalty. Jonathan's intervention highlights the deep friendship and bond between him and David, despite the animosity Saul harbored towards David. Jonathan's courage in standing up for David reveals his noble character and unwavering support for his friend. This act of loyalty also showcases Jonathan's integrity and willingness to do what is right, even if it means going against his own father. Ultimately, this verse exemplifies the importance of loyalty, friendship, and righteousness in the face of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And I will go out,.... In the morning, at the same time his father used to take his morning walk: and stand beside my father in the field where thou art; on that side of him next to David, that he might not see him, and yet be so near, that David might hear what passed between them: and I will commune with my father of thee; speak in favour of him, and endeavour to dissuade him from attempting to take away his life, which was of so much importance and usefulness in the commonwealth of Israel: and what I see that I will tell thee; what David could not well hear he would inform him of, and what he could perceive in the countenance of Saul, as well as conclude from his words, that he would make known to David, that so he might know better what he had to do, and provide for his safety.