39 But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
39 (The boy knew nothing about all this; only Jonathan and David knew.)
39 But the boy knew nothing. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
39 The boy, of course, knew nothing of what was going on. Only Jonathan and David knew.
39 But the lad did not know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew of the matter.
39 He, of course, suspected nothing; only Jonathan and David understood the signal.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:39
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.