1 Samuel 20:36 nasb — He said to his lad, "Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot." As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past…

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"He said to his lad, "Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot." As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him."

— 1 Samuel 20:36, NASB

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

33

Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.

34

Then Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, for he was grieved over David because his father had dishonored him.

35

Now it came about in the morning that Jonathan went out into the field for the appointment with David, and a little lad was with him.

36

He said to his lad, "Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot." As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him.

37

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?"

38

And Jonathan called after the lad, "Hurry, be quick, do not stay!" And Jonathan's lad picked up the arrow and came to his master.

39

But the lad was not aware of anything; only Jonathan and David knew about the matter.

1 Samuel 20:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:36 say?
1 Samuel 20:36 in the NASB reads: “He said to his lad, "Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot." As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him.”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:36 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 36.
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 20:36.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:36 in?
1 Samuel 20:36 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 20:36?
1 Samuel 20:36 reads (NASB): “He said to his lad, "Run, find now the arrows which I am about to shoot." As the lad was running, he shot an arrow past him.” 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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