1 Samuel 20:39

But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:39

BSB

But the boy did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement.

AKJV

But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

CPDV

And he did not understand at all what was happening. For only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

ERV

But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

NHEB

But the boy did not know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

SMT

And the boy knew not anything: but Jonathan and David knew the word.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:39

ButtheladH5288Noun Masculine knewH3045VerbnotanythingH3972onlyJonathanH3083Proper Name MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine knewH3045VerbthematterH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:39

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:39

Summary

Boy remains ignorant of secret message exchange

Place

Open Field

Event

Secret maintained

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC