Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I were shooting at a target. New Living Translation I will come out and shoot three arrows to the side of the stone pile as though I were shooting at a target. English Standard Version And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. Berean Standard Bible I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target. King James Bible And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. New King James Version Then I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target; New American Standard Bible And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target. NASB 1995 “I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target. NASB 1977 “And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target. Legacy Standard Bible And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I sent them towards a target. Amplified Bible I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a target. Christian Standard Bible I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target. American Standard Version And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. Contemporary English Version I'll shoot three arrows at a target off to the side of the rock, English Revised Version And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will shoot three arrows from beside it toward a target. Good News Translation I will then shoot three arrows at it, as though it were a target. International Standard Version I'll shoot three arrows to the side of the rock as though I were shooting at a target. Majority Standard Bible I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target. NET Bible I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target. New Heart English Bible And as for me, on the third day I will shoot arrows to its side, aiming it toward a target. Webster's Bible Translation And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. World English Bible I will shoot three arrows on its side, as though I shot at a mark. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out at a mark for myself; Young's Literal Translation 'And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark; Smith's Literal Translation And I will shoot three arrows of the side, to send to me for a mark. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will shoot three arrows near it, and will shoot as if I were exercising myself at a mark. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will shoot three arrows near it, and I will cast them as if I were practicing for myself toward a mark. New American Bible On the third day of the month I will shoot arrows to the side of it, as though aiming at a target. New Revised Standard Version I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And, behold, I will direct to shoot three arrows to set a target OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will shoot three arrows to the side-ward, as though I shot at a mark. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will shoot three arrows, aiming them at a mark. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant…19When you have stayed three days, hurry down to the place you hid on the day this trouble began, and remain beside the stone Ezel. 20I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target. 21Then I will send a boy and say, ‘Go, find the arrows!’ Now, if I expressly say to him, ‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you; bring them,’ then come, because as surely as the LORD lives, it is safe for you and there is no danger.… Cross References Genesis 31:49 It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. 2 Kings 9:24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. 2 Samuel 18:14 But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. 2 Kings 13:17 “Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.” 2 Kings 13:19 But the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to it. But now you will strike down Aram only three times.” 2 Chronicles 26:15 And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously until he became powerful. Psalm 11:2 For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. Psalm 64:3-4 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. Proverbs 7:23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. Isaiah 49:2 He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. Lamentations 3:12-13 He bent His bow and set me as the target for His arrow. / He pierced my kidneys with His arrows. Zechariah 9:14 Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south. Matthew 26:48-49 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Treasury of Scripture And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. Jump to Previous Arrows Bow Mark Sending Shoot Shooting Shot Side Target Thereof Third ThreeJump to Next Arrows Bow Mark Sending Shoot Shooting Shot Side Target Thereof Third Three1 Samuel 20 1. David consults with Jonathan for his safety11. Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath 18. Jonathan's token to David 23. Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan 35. Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David I will shoot three arrows In the context of 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan devises a plan to communicate with David about King Saul's intentions. The use of "three arrows" is significant as it serves as a covert signal. In ancient warfare and hunting, arrows were common tools, and their use here symbolizes precision and intent. The number three often represents completeness or divine perfection in the Bible, seen in the Trinity and other scriptural instances. to the side of it as if I were aiming at a target Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is the one who devises the plan involving the arrows to communicate with David. 2. David The future king of Israel, currently in hiding due to King Saul's jealousy and intent to kill him. He is the recipient of Jonathan's secret message. 3. Saul The first king of Israel, who has become increasingly hostile towards David, perceiving him as a threat to his throne. 4. Field The location where Jonathan and David meet to discuss their plan. It serves as a neutral ground for their secret communication. 5. Arrows Used by Jonathan as a signal to communicate with David about Saul's intentions, without arousing suspicion. Teaching Points The Value of True FriendshipJonathan and David's relationship exemplifies the biblical ideal of friendship, characterized by loyalty, sacrifice, and mutual support. Courage in Adversity Jonathan's actions demonstrate courage and faithfulness, even when faced with potential danger from his own father, King Saul. God's Sovereignty and Protection Despite Saul's intentions, God's plan for David's future kingship is protected through Jonathan's intervention. Communication and Wisdom The use of the arrows as a covert signal highlights the importance of wisdom and discretion in communication, especially in times of danger. Faithfulness to God's Anointed Jonathan's respect and support for David, despite his father's opposition, show a commitment to God's chosen leader.(20) I will shoot three arrows.--The two friends agree on a sign. It was a very simple one, and seems to speak of very early primitive times. Jonathan slightly varies from his original purpose. In 1Samuel 20:12 it seems as though he meant to have sent a special messenger had the news been good, but now the arrangement is that in either event he should come himself out from the city into the solitary valley where it was agreed David should remain in hiding by the stone "Ezel." Dean Payne Smith rather strangely conceives that the arrows of the "sign" were to be aimed at the stone Ezel, but the description points to the "mark" as situated on the side of "Ezel," in or behind which David was to be concealed. The prince agreed that after the feast he would leave the city, as though about to practise shooting at a mark, and that he would bring with him a servant--probably-one of his young armour-bearers--when, at the spot agreed upon in the neighbourhood of David's place of concealment near Ezel, he would post his servant in his place as marker, and then would shoot. After shooting, he would call out to his attendant, "the arrows are on this side of thee" (that is, between the mark and Jonathan himself), then David would know all was well; but if he cried "the arrows are beyond thee," that is, on the further side of the mark, David would understand that all was over, and that he must fly. Jonathan evidently took these precautions not knowing whether or no he would be accompanied by friends of his father from the city, in which case the "sign" agreed upon would be sufficient to tell David what had happened at the feast. As it turned out, Jonathan was able to escape observation, and to go alone with his servant to the place of meeting. He used the sign to attract his friend's attention, and then followed the last sorrowful parting, told in 1Samuel 20:41-42. Verses 20-23. - The two friends now agree upon the sign. Jonathan was to shoot three arrows at this stone, Ezel, as his mark, and was then to send his servant to gather them up. When he bad gone some distance Jonathan was to shout to him, loud enough for David to hear. If Jonathan said that the arrows were on that side the mark, i.e. between it and Jonathan, David was to come forth boldly, as all was well. But if Jonathan said that the arrows were further on, then David must understand that he was to seek safety in flight. For there is peace to thee, and no hurt, the Hebrew has "there is peace to thee, and it is nothing," a simpler and more idiomatic rendering. As touching the matter, etc. Rather, "As for the word that we have spoken, I and thou, behold, Jehovah is between me and thee forever." The word was the bond and covenant by which they had pledged their truth to one another. Though separated, their love was to continue, and Jehovah was to be their eternal centre of union, and the witness to their covenant.Hebrew Iוַאֲנִ֕י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will shoot אוֹרֶ֑ה (’ō·w·reh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach three שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice arrows הַחִצִּ֖ים (ha·ḥiṣ·ṣîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2678: An arrow to the side of it, צִדָּ֣ה (ṣid·dāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary as if I were aiming לְשַֽׁלַּֽח־ (lə·šal·laḥ-) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out at a target. לְמַטָּרָֽה׃ (lə·maṭ·ṭā·rāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4307: A guard, ward, prison, target, mark Links 1 Samuel 20:20 NIV1 Samuel 20:20 NLT 1 Samuel 20:20 ESV 1 Samuel 20:20 NASB 1 Samuel 20:20 KJV 1 Samuel 20:20 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 20:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 20:20 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 20:20 French Bible 1 Samuel 20:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 20:20 I will shoot three arrows on its (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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