1 Samuel 20:23 bbe — As for what you and I were talking of, the Lord is between you and me for ever.

Bible in Basic English

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

— 1 Samuel 20:23, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

20

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

21

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.

22

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.

23

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

24

So David went to a secret place in the country: and when the new moon came, the king took his place at the feast.

25

And the king took his seat, as at other times, by the wall: and Jonathan was in front, and Abner was seated by Saul's side, but there was no one in David's seat.

26

But Saul said nothing that day, for his thought was, Something has taken place making him unclean; it is clear that he is not clean.

1 Samuel 20:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:23 say?
1 Samuel 20:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As for what you and I were talking of, the Lord is between you and me for ever.”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:23 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 23.
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 20:23.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:23 in?
1 Samuel 20:23 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 20:23?
1 Samuel 20:23 reads (BBE): “As for what you and I were talking of, the Lord is between you and me for ever.” 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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