1 Samuel 20:20

And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:20

BSB

I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target.

AKJV

And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.

CPDV

And I will shoot three arrows near it, and I will cast them as if I were practicing for myself toward a mark.

ERV

And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.

NHEB

And as for me, on the third day I will shoot arrows to its side, as though I shot at a mark.

SMT

And I will shoot three arrows of the side, to send to me for a mark.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:20

AndIwillshootH3384Verb threeH7969Noun arrowsH2671Noun MasculineonthesideH6654Noun MasculinethereofasthoughIshotH7971VerbatamarkH4307Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 20:20

Summary

Jonathan will shoot arrows as signal method

Place

Field

Event

Jonathan describes arrow signal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC