1 Samuel 20:39
But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
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Gill's Exposition
But the lad knew not anything,.... What was meant by shooting the arrows, and by shooting them beyond where he was, and by bidding him make haste to bring them:
only Jonathan and David knew the…
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…
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…