1 Samuel 20:20 bbe — And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.

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"And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark."

— 1 Samuel 20:20, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

And Jonathan again took an oath to David, because of his love for him: for David was as dear to him as his very soul.

Then Jonathan said to him, Tomorrow is the new moon: and it will be seen that you are not present, for there will be no one in your seat.

And on the third day it will be specially noted, and you will go to the place where you took cover when the other business was in hand, waiting by the hill over there.

And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.

And I will send my boy to have a look for the arrow. And if I say to him, See, the arrow is on this side of you; take it up! then you may come; for there is peace for you and no evil, by the living Lord.

But if I say to the boy, See, the arrow has gone past you: then go on your way, for the Lord has sent you away.

As for what you and I were talking of, the Lord is between you and me for ever.

1 Samuel 20:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:20 say?

1 Samuel 20:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.”

Where is 1 Samuel 20:20 in the Bible?

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

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 20:20.

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

1 Samuel 20:20 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 20:20?

1 Samuel 20:20 reads (BBE): “And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.” 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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