1 Samuel 20:40

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

Bible in Basic English

And Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy, and said to him, Take these and go back to the town.

Free Bible Version

Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and said, “Take these back to town.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

Translation for Translators

Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him, “Go back to the town.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jonathan gave his weapons to his young man and said to him, “Go, take them to the city.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jonathan gave his arms to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.

World English Bible

Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, “Go, carry them to the city.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonathan giveth his weapons unto the youth whom he hath, and saith to him, 'Go, carry into the city.'

Context

Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan

³⁹But the boy did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement.⁴⁰Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”

Summary

In this verse, Jonathan and David demonstrate their deep friendship and loyalty towards each other. Jonathan's act of giving his robe, armor, sword, bow, and belt to David symbolizes his support and commitment to David, even at the risk of going against his own father, King Saul. This gesture signifies Jonathan's recognition of David as the rightful future king and his willingness to stand by him. It showcases the sacrificial love and unity between these two friends, setting an example of true companionship and faithfulness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jonathan 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.

1 Samuel 20:40

Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan

³⁹But the boy did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement.⁴⁰Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the boy and said, “Go, take it back to the city.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

Bible in Basic English

And Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy, and said to him, Take these and go back to the town.

Free Bible Version

Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and said, “Take these back to town.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

Translation for Translators

Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him, “Go back to the town.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jonathan gave his weapons to his young man and said to him, “Go, take them to the city.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jonathan gave his arms to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.

World English Bible

Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, “Go, carry them to the city.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonathan giveth his weapons unto the youth whom he hath, and saith to him, 'Go, carry into the city.'

1 Samuel 20:40

Verse

Context

Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 20:40

Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary