1 Samuel 20:28

And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:28

BSB

Jonathan answered, "David urgently requested my permission to go to Bethlehem,

AKJV

And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:

CPDV

And Jonathan responded to Saul, "He petitioned me earnestly that he might go to Bethlehem,

ERV

And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth-lehem:

NHEB

Jonathan answered Saul, and said, "David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem.

SMT

And Jonathan will answer to Saul, Asking, David asked of me even for the House of Bread:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:28

AndJonathanH3083Proper Name Masculine answeredH6030Verb SaulH7586Proper Name Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine earnestlyH7592Verb askedH7592VerbleaveofmeH5978PrepositiontogotoBeth-lehemH1035Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:28

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:28

Summary

Jonathan explains David's requested departure

Place

Saul's Court

Event

Jonathan provides excuse

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC