1 Samuel 20:40 web — Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to the city."

World English Bible

"Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to the city.""

— 1 Samuel 20:40, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

37

When the boy was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the boy, and said, "Isn't the arrow beyond you?"

38

Jonathan cried after the boy, "Go fast! Hurry! Don't delay!" Jonathan's boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.

39

But the boy didn't know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

40

Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to the city."

41

As soon as the boy was gone, David arose out of [a place] toward the South, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times. They kissed one another, and wept one with another, and David wept the most.

42

Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, because we have both sworn in the name of Yahweh, saying, 'Yahweh shall be between me and you, and between my seed and your seed, forever.'" He arose and departed; and Jonathan went 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 World English Bible reads: “Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to 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 (WEB): “Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, "Go, carry them to 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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