1 Samuel 20:40 cpdv — Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.” "

— 1 Samuel 20:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

37

And so, the boy went to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot. And Jonathan cried out, from behind the back of boy, and said: “Behold, the arrow is there, farther away from you.”

38

And Jonathan cried out again, from behind the back of the boy, saying, “Go quickly! Do not stand still!” Then Jonathan’s boy collected the arrows, and he brought them to his lord.

39

And he did not understand at all what was happening. For only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

40

Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.”

41

And when the boy had gone away, David rose up from his place, which turned toward the south, and falling prone on the ground, he reverenced three times. And kissing one another, they wept together, but David more so.

42

Then Jonathan said to David: “Go in peace. And let us both keep all that we have ever sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘May the Lord be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, even forever.’ ”

43

And David rose up and went away. But Jonathan entered into the city.

1 Samuel 20:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 20:40 say?
1 Samuel 20:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:40 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 40.
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 20:40.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:40 in?
1 Samuel 20:40 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 20:40?
1 Samuel 20:40 reads (CPDV): “Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy, and he said to him, “Go, and carry them into the city.” ” 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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