Bible Commentary

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. 36. he said unto his lad, Run, findout now the arrows which I shootThe direction given aloud tothe attendant was the signal preconcerted with David. It implieddanger. Fuente: Jamieson, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:36”

And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him. 35 42. The parting between Jonathan and David 35. at the time appointed ] Better, to the place appointed ( 1Sa 20:19). a little lad ] Who would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:35”

So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame. 34. had done him shame ] Saul had insulted and wronged David by publicly charging him with treasonable intentions ( 1Sa 20:31). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:34”

And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David. 33. cast a javelin ] Or, as in 1Sa 18:11, lifted his spear: brandished it threateningly, without actually casting it. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To smite him, i. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:33”

And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done? 1Sa 20:32-42 And Jonathan answered Saul, his father, and said unto him, Wherefore should he be slain? Davids friend, Jonathan There is little friendship in the world, said Lord Bacon. O friendship, wrote the author of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:32”

For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. 31. he shall surely die ] Lit. “he is a son of death.” Cp. 2Sa 12:5; Psa 102:20; Mat 23:15; Joh 17:12. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:31”

Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious [woman], do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness? 30. Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman ] “To any Oriental, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:30”

And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me [to be there]: and now, if I have found favor in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:29”

And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked [leave] of me [to go] to Bethlehem: And Jonathan answered Saul,…. In reply to Saul’s question, and to excuse David, he said, David earnestly asked [leave] of me [to go] to Bethlehem; his own city, his native place, where his family lived, whom he was desirous to see, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:28”

And it came to pass on the morrow, [which was] the second [day] of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor today? Which was the second day of the month, or, on the morrow of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 20:27”