1 Samuel 20:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jonathan said to David, Whatever your desire is, I will do it for you.

Free Bible Version

“Tell me what you want me to do for you and I'll do it,” Jonathan told David.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

Translation for Translators

Jonathan said to David, “I will do whatever you tell me to do.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

World English Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonathan saith to David, 'What doth thy soul say? — and I do it for thee.'

Context

Jonathan Helps David

³But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.”⁴Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.”

Summary

In this verse, Jonathan expresses his loyalty and friendship to David by reminding him of the oath they made before the Lord. Despite the danger posed by Jonathan's father, King Saul, Jonathan remains committed to protecting David and ensuring his safety. This verse showcases the deep bond between Jonathan and David, illustrating true friendship and sacrificial love. It also highlights the importance of keeping promises and standing by those we care about, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then said Jonathan unto David,.... Now giving credit to what he had said, and in order to comfort and support him under the apprehensions he had of danger: whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee; for the preservation of his life, by speaking to his father on his behalf, endeavouring to dissuade him from his evil intentions, or by hiding and concealing him in some obscure place, that he might not execute his evil designs upon him, or by any method he could point out to him.

1 Samuel 20:4

Jonathan Helps David

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jonathan said to David, Whatever your desire is, I will do it for you.

Free Bible Version

“Tell me what you want me to do for you and I'll do it,” Jonathan told David.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

Translation for Translators

Jonathan said to David, “I will do whatever you tell me to do.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

World English Bible

Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonathan saith to David, 'What doth thy soul say? — and I do it for thee.'