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1 Samuel 20:11

1 Samuel 20:11
And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jonathan said unto David, come, and let us go out into the field,.... That they might more fully, and freely, and familiarly talk of this affair between them, without any danger of being overheard…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Come, and let us go out into the field - In answer to David's question, he now shows him how he shall convey this intelligence to him.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 20:9-23

Here, I. Jonathan protests his fidelity to David in his distress. Notwithstanding the strong confidence David had in Jonathan, yet, because he might have some reason to fear that his father's…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 20:11-23

David and Jonathan renew their covenant

11. into the field To escape observation they leave the city, in which the conversation has been held hitherto.