1 Samuel 20:10 bbe — Then David said to Jonathan, Who will give me word if your father gives you a rough answer?

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"Then David said to Jonathan, Who will give me word if your father gives you a rough answer?"

— 1 Samuel 20:10, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

If he says, It is well, your servant will be at peace: but if he is angry, then it will be clear to you that he has an evil purpose in mind against me.

So, then, be kind to your servant; for you have been united with your servant in an agreement made before the Lord: but if there is any wrongdoing in me, put me to death yourself; why take me to your father?

And Jonathan said, Do not have such a thought: for if I saw that my father was designing evil against you, would I not give you word of it?

Then David said to Jonathan, Who will give me word if your father gives you a rough answer?

And Jonathan said to David, Come, let us go out into the country. And the two of them went out together into the open country.

And Jonathan said to David, May the Lord, the God of Israel, be witness; when I have had a chance of talking to my father, about this time tomorrow, if his feelings to David are good, will I not send and give you the news?

May the Lord's punishment be on Jonathan, if it is my father's pleasure to do you evil and I do not give you word of it and send you away so that you may go in peace: and may the Lord be with you, as he has been with my father.

1 Samuel 20:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:10 say?

1 Samuel 20:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then David said to Jonathan, Who will give me word if your father gives you a rough answer?”

Where is 1 Samuel 20:10 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 20:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 10.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 20:10.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:10 in?

1 Samuel 20:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 20:10?

1 Samuel 20:10 reads (BBE): “Then David said to Jonathan, Who will give me word if your father gives you a rough answer?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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