1 Samuel 20:33

And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:33

BSB
Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.
AKJV
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
CPDV
And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father that David be put to death.
ERV
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
NHEB
And Saul raised his spear at him to strike him. Then Jonathan realized that this evil from his father to kill David was determined.
SMT
And Saul will lift up his spear against him to strike him, and Jonathan will know that it was finished from his father to kill David.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:33

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:33
Summary
Saul attempts murder, revealing murder intent
Place
Saul's Court
Event
Saul attacks Jonathan
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative