1 Samuel 20:32

And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:32

BSB

"Why must he be put to death?" Jonathan replied. "What has he done?"

AKJV

And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, Why shall he be slain? what has he done?

CPDV

Then Jonathan, answering his father Saul, said: "Why should he die? What has he done?"

ERV

And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore should he be put to death? what hath he done?

NHEB

Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said, "Why should he be put to death? What has he done?"

SMT

And Jonathan will answer Saul his father and say to him, Wherefore shall he die? What did he?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:32

AndJonathanH3083Proper Name Masculine answeredH6030Verb SaulH7586Proper Name MasculinehisfatherH1Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbuntohimWhereforeshallhebeslainH4191VerbwhathathhedoneH6213Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:32

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 20:32

Summary

Jonathan questions David's alleged wrongdoing

Place

Saul's Court

Event

Jonathan defends David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC