1 Samuel 20:33 cpdv — And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father that David be put to death. "

— 1 Samuel 20:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

30

Then Saul, becoming angry against Jonathan, said to him: “You son of a woman wantonly seizing a man! Could I be ignorant that you love the son of Jesse, to your own shame, and to the shame of your disgraceful mother?

31

For all the days that the son of Jesse moves upon earth, neither you, nor your kingdom, will be secure. And so, send and bring him to me, here and now. For he is a son of death.”

32

Then Jonathan, answering his father Saul, said: “Why should he die? What has he done?”

33

And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father that David be put to death.

34

Therefore, Jonathan rose up from the table in a rage of anger. And he did not eat bread on the second day after the new moon. For he was saddened over David, because his father had confounded him.

35

And when the morning had begun to dawn, Jonathan went into the field according to the agreement with David, and a young boy was with him.

36

And he said to his boy, “Go, and bring to me the arrows that I shoot.” And when the boy had run, he shot another arrow away from the boy.

1 Samuel 20:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 20:33 say?
1 Samuel 20:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father that David be put to death. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:33 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 33.
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 20:33.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:33 in?
1 Samuel 20:33 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 20:33?
1 Samuel 20:33 reads (CPDV): “And Saul picked up a lance, so that he might strike him. And Jonathan understood that it had been decided by his father that David be put to death. ” 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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