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1 Samuel 20:36

1 Samuel 20:36
And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he said unto his lad, run, find out now the arrows which I shoot,.... He no doubt told him the mark which he should shoot at, the stone Ezel, and bid him look out about that for them:

and as the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 20:35-42

Here is, 1. Jonathan's faithful performance of his promise to give David notice of the success of his dangerous experiment. He went at the time and to the place appointed (Sa1 20:35), within sight of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 20:35-42

The parting between Jonathan and David

35. at the time appointed Better, to the place appointed (1Sa 20:20).

a little lad Who would not suspect the real purpose of Jonathan's shooting: a vivid touch…

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