1 Samuel 20:7

If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:7

BSB

If he says, 'Good,' then your servant is safe, but if he is enraged, you will know he has evil intentions.

AKJV

If he say thus, It is well; your servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.

CPDV

If he will say, 'It is well,' then your servant will have peace. But if he will be angry, know that his malice has reached its height.

ERV

If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be wroth, then know that evil is determined by him.

NHEB

If he says, 'It is well;' your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.

SMT

If thus he shall say, Good; peace to thy servant; and if kindling, it shall kindle to him, know that evil was finished with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:7

IfhesayH559VerbthusItiswellH2896thyservantH5650Noun MasculineshallhavepeaceH7965Noun MasculinebutifhebeveryH2734Verb wrothH2734VerbthenbesureH3045VerbthatevilH7451isdeterminedH3615Verbbyhim

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:7

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 20:7

Summary

Saul's reaction will reveal his intentions

Event

Jonathan interprets Saul's response

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC