36 and he said to the boy, "Run and find the arrows I shoot." As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 20:36

King James Version

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 beyond...: Heb. to pass over him him.

English Standard Version

36 And he said to his boy, "Run and find the arrows that I shoot." As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

The Message

36 He told the servant, "Run and get the arrows I'm about to shoot." The boy started running and Jonathan shot an arrow way beyond him.

New King James Version

36 Then he said to his lad, "Now run, find the arrows which I shoot." As the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

New Living Translation

36 "Start running," he told the boy, "so you can find the arrows as I shoot them." So the boy ran, and Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:36

Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:35-42

(Read 1 Samuel 20:35-42)

The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more deplorable, for David was leaving all his comforts, even those of God's sanctuary. Christians need not sorrow, as men without hope; but being one with Christ, they are one with each other, and will meet in his presence ere long, to part no more; to meet where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.