40 Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said, "Go, carry them back to town."

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 20:40

King James Version

40 And Jonathan gave his artillery artillery: Heb. instruments unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

English Standard Version

40 And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, "Go and carry them to the city."

The Message

40 Jonathan gave his quiver and bow to the boy and sent him back to town.

New King James Version

40 Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, "Go, carry them to the city."

New Living Translation

40 Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him to take them back to town.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:40

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.