1 Samuel 20:36

And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:36

BSB
He said to the boy, "Run and find the arrows I shoot." And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.
AKJV
And he said to his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
CPDV
And he said to his boy, "Go, and bring to me the arrows that I shoot." And when the boy had run, he shot another arrow away from the boy.
ERV
And he said unto his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
NHEB
He said to the boy, "Run, find now the arrows which I shoot." And as the boy ran, he shot an arrow, sending it toward the city.
SMT
And he will say to the boy, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot The boy ran, and he shot the arrows beyond him.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:36

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 20:36
Summary
Jonathan shoots arrows signaling message to David
Place
Open Field
Event
Arrow signal given
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative