Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the boy came to the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called out after him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” New Living Translation When the boy had almost reached the arrow, Jonathan shouted, “The arrow is still ahead of you. English Standard Version And when the boy came to the place of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” Berean Standard Bible When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” King James Bible And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? New King James Version When the lad had come to the place where the arrow was which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried out after the lad and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” New American Standard Bible When the boy reached the location of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said, “Is the arrow not beyond you?” NASB 1995 When the lad reached the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the lad and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” NASB 1977 When the lad reached the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the lad, and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” Legacy Standard Bible When the young man reached the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the lad and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” Amplified Bible When the boy came to the place where Jonathan had shot the arrow, Jonathan called to him, “Is the arrow not beyond you?” Christian Standard Bible He came to the location of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, but Jonathan called to him and said, “The arrow is beyond you, isn’t it? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible He came to the location of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, but Jonathan called to him and said, “The arrow is beyond you, isn’t it?” American Standard Version And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? Contemporary English Version When the boy got near the place where the arrow had landed, Jonathan shouted, "Isn't the arrow on past you?" English Revised Version And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation When the boy reached the place where Jonathan's arrow [had landed], Jonathan called after him, "The arrows are next to you!" Good News Translation When the boy reached the place where the arrow had fallen, Jonathan shouted to him, "The arrow is farther on! International Standard Version The servant came to the place where Jonathan had shot it, and Jonathan called out to him, "The arrow is beyond you, isn't it?" Majority Standard Bible When the boy reached the place where Jonathan?s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, ?Isn?t the arrow beyond you?? NET Bible When the servant came to the place where Jonathan had shot the arrow, Jonathan called out to the servant, "Isn't the arrow further beyond you?" New Heart English Bible When the boy had come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the youth, and said, "Isn't the arrow beyond you?" Webster's Bible Translation And when the lad had come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? World English Bible When the boy had come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the boy, and said, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the youth comes to the place of the arrow which Jonathan has shot, and Jonathan calls after the youth, and says, “Is the arrow not beyond you?” Young's Literal Translation And the youth cometh unto the place of the arrow which Jonathan hath shot, and Jonathan calleth after the youth, and saith, 'Is not the arrow beyond thee?' Smith's Literal Translation And the boy will go even to the place of the arrows which Jonathan shot, and Jonathan will call after the boy and say, Is not the arrow from thee and forward? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe boy therefore came to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot: and Jonathan cried after the boy, and said: Behold the arrow is there further beyond thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the boy went to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot. And Jonathan cried out, from behind the back of boy, and said: “Behold, the arrow is there, farther away from you.” New American Bible When the boy made for the spot where Jonathan had shot the arrow, Jonathan called after him, “The arrow is farther on!” New Revised Standard Version When the boy came to the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called after the boy and said, “Is the arrow not beyond you?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the lad came to the place where Jonathan had shot the arrow, Jonathan called after the lad and said, Behold, the arrow is beyond you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the boy arrived as far as the place of the arrows which Jonathan shot, and Jonathan called to the boy and said: “Behold, the arrow is near you or beyond!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said: 'Is not the arrow beyond thee?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the boy came to the place where the arrow was which Jonathan shot; and Jonathan cried out after the lad, and said, The arrow is on that side of thee and beyond thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan…36He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows I shoot.” And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him. 37When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” 38Then Jonathan cried out, “Hurry! Make haste! Do not delay!” So the boy picked up the arrow and returned to his master.… Cross References 1 Samuel 18:3-4 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. / And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. 1 Samuel 19:1-2 Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. 1 Samuel 23:16-18 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. 2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. 2 Kings 2:12 As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Proverbs 27:9-10 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul. / Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. 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. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” John 15:13-15 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Treasury of Scripture And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond you? Jump to Previous Arrow Boy Cried Crying Jonathan Jonathan's Lad Past Reached Shot YouthJump to Next Arrow Boy Cried Crying Jonathan Jonathan's Lad Past Reached Shot Youth1 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 When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen This phrase occurs during a critical moment in the relationship between David and Jonathan. Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is helping David discern Saul's intentions. The "boy" here is a servant used by Jonathan to retrieve arrows, a common practice in ancient times for archery training. The location is significant as it is a field outside of Gibeah, Saul's capital, providing privacy for Jonathan and David's secret communication. This setting underscores the tension and danger surrounding David, who is fleeing from Saul's wrath. The use of a boy to retrieve arrows is a clever ruse, allowing Jonathan to communicate with David without arousing suspicion. Jonathan called to him “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is known for his loyalty and covenant friendship with David, despite his father Saul's animosity towards David. 2. David The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, he is fleeing from King Saul, who seeks to kill him. 3. The Boy A young servant of Jonathan, used as a messenger in the covert communication between Jonathan and David. 4. The Field The location where Jonathan and David arranged to communicate secretly about Saul's intentions. It serves as a neutral ground away from the palace intrigue. 5. The Arrow A symbol used by Jonathan to communicate with David. The direction and distance of the arrow were prearranged signals to convey whether David was safe or in danger. Teaching Points The Value of True FriendshipJonathan and David's relationship exemplifies the biblical ideal of friendship, characterized by loyalty, sacrifice, and mutual support. In a world where relationships can be transactional, their friendship challenges us to seek and cultivate deeper, covenantal bonds. Courage in Adversity Jonathan's actions demonstrate courage and integrity. Despite the risk to his own position and safety, he chooses to protect David. This teaches us the importance of standing by our convictions and supporting others, even when it is costly. God's Sovereignty and Protection The use of the arrow as a signal shows God's providence in providing a way for David to be warned and protected. It reminds us that God often works through ordinary means and people to accomplish His purposes. Communication and Trust The covert communication between Jonathan and David underscores the importance of trust and clear communication in relationships. It encourages us to be intentional and wise in how we communicate, especially in difficult situations. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When the boyהַנַּ֙עַר֙ (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer reached וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the place where מְק֣וֹם (mə·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Jonathan's יְהוֹנָתָ֑ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites arrow הַחֵ֔צִי (ha·ḥê·ṣî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2678: An arrow had fallen, יָרָ֖ה (yā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֜ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites called וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read to אַחֲרֵ֤י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part him, הַנַּ֙עַר֙ (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer “Isn't הֲל֥וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the arrow הַחֵ֖צִי (ha·ḥê·ṣî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2678: An arrow beyond you?” מִמְּךָ֥ (mim·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links 1 Samuel 20:37 NIV1 Samuel 20:37 NLT 1 Samuel 20:37 ESV 1 Samuel 20:37 NASB 1 Samuel 20:37 KJV 1 Samuel 20:37 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 20:37 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 20:37 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 20:37 French Bible 1 Samuel 20:37 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 20:37 When the boy was come to (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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