1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
The Geneva Bible: A Cornerstone of English Protestantism A Testament to Reform The 1599 Geneva Bible... Read More
20 2 Jonathan comforteth David. 3 They renew their league. 33 Saul would have killed Jonathan. 38 Jonathan advertiseth David by three arrows, of his father’s fury.
1 And David [a]fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what sin have I committed before thy father, that he seeketh my life?
2 And he said unto him, God forbid, thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing great nor small, but he will [b]show it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? he will not do it.
3 And David swore again and said, Thy father knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes: therefore he thinketh, Jonathan shall not know it, lest he be sorry: but indeed, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a [c]step between me and death.
4 Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul [d]requireth, that I will do unto thee.
5 And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, tomorrow is the [e]first day of the month, and I should sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the fields unto the third day at even.
6 If thy father make mention of me, then say, David asked leave of me, that he might go to Bethlehem to his own city: for there is a [f]yearly sacrifice for all that family.
7 And if he say thus, It is well, thy servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, be sure that wickedness is concluded of him.
8 So shalt thou show mercy unto thy servant: (A)for thou hast joined thy servant into a covenant of the Lord with thee, and if there be in me iniquity, slay thou me? for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
9 ¶ And Jonathan answered, God keep that from thee: for if I knew that wickedness were [g]concluded of my father to come upon thee, would not I tell it thee?
10 Then said David to Jonathan, Who [h]shall tell me? how shall I know, if thy father answer thee cruelly?
11 And Jonathan said to David, Come and let us go out into the field: and they twain went out into the field.
12 Then Jonathan said to David, O Lord God of Israel, when I have groped my father’s mind tomorrow at this time, or within this three days, and if it be well with David, and I then send not unto thee, and show it thee,
13 The Lord [i]do so and much more unto Jonathan: but if my father have mind to do thee evil, I will show thee also, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the Lord be with thee as he hath been with my father.
14 Likewise I require not whiles I live: for I doubt not but thou wilt show me the mercy of the Lord, [j]that I die not.
15 But I require that thou cut not off thy mercy from mine house forever: no, not when the Lord hath destroyed the enemies of David, every one from the earth.
16 So Jonathan made a bond with the house of David, saying, Let the Lord require it at the hands of David’s enemies.
17 And again Jonathan swore unto David, because he loved him (for he loved him as his own soul,)
18 Then said Jonathan to him, Tomorrow is the first day of the month: and thou shalt be [k]looked for, for thy place shall be empty.
19 Therefore thou shalt hide thyself three days, then thou shalt go down quickly and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself, when this matter was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone [l]Ezel.
20 And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
21 And after I will send a boy, saying, Go, seek the arrows. If I say unto the boy, See, the arrows are on this side thee, bring them, and come thou: for it is [m]well with thee, and no hurt, as the Lord liveth.
22 But if I say thus unto the boy, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee, go thy way: for the [n]Lord hath sent thee away.
23 As touching the thing which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord be between thee and me forever.
24 ¶ So David hid himself in the field: and when the first day of the month came, the king sat to eat meat.
25 And the king sat, as at other times upon his seat, even upon his seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, but David’s place was empty.
26 And Saul said nothing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, though he were [o]clean, or else because he was not purified.
27 But on the morrow which was the second day of the month, David’s place was empty again: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not [p]the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday nor today?
28 And Jonathan answered unto Saul, David required of me, that he might go to Bethlehem.
29 For he said, Let me go, I pray thee: for our family offereth [q]a sacrifice in the city, and my brother hath sent for me: therefore now, if I have found favor in thine eyes, let me go, I pray thee, and see my [r]brethren: this is the cause that he cometh not unto the king’s table.
30 Then was Saul angry with Jonathan, and said unto him, Thou [s]son of the wicked rebellious woman, do not I know, that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thy confusion, and to the confusion and shame of thy mother?
31 For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom: wherefore now send and fet him unto me, for he [t]shall surely die.
32 And Jonathan answered unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he [u]die? what hath he done?
33 And Saul cast a spear at him to hit him, whereby Jonathan knew, that it was determined of his father to slay David.
34 ¶ So Jonathan arose from the table in a great anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was sorry for David, and because his father had reviled him.
35 On the next morning therefore Jonathan went out into the field, [v]at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him.
36 And he said unto his boy, Run now, seek the arrows which I shoot, and as the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
37 And when the boy was come to the place where the arrow was that Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the boy, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?
38 And Jonathan cried after the boy, [w]Make speed, haste and stand not still: and Jonathan’s boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master,
39 But the boy knew nothing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
40 Then Jonathan gave his [x]bow and arrows unto the boy that was with him, and said unto him, Go, carry them into the city.
41 ¶ As soon as the boy was gone, David arose out of a place that was toward the [y]South, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept both twain, till David exceeded.
42 Therefore Jonathan said to David, Go in peace: that which we have [z]sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and between thy seed, let it stand forever.
43 And he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city.
20 And David fleeth from Naioth in Ramah, and cometh, and saith before Jonathan, `What have I done? what [is] mine iniquity? and what my sin before thy father, that he is seeking my life?' 2 And he saith to him, `Far be it! thou dost not die; lo, my father doth not do anything great or small and dot...
Read More
20 Forsooth David fled from Naioth, which is in Ramah, and came and spake before Jonathan (and came and said to Jonathan), What have I done? what is my wickedness, and what is my sin against thy father, for (that) he seeketh my life? 2 And Jonathan said to him, Far be it from thee, thou shalt not di...
Read More
20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? What is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 He said to him, “Far from it; you will not die. Behold, my father does nothing either great or small, but that he discloses it t...
Read More
20 David ran for his life. He left Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan.David: What have I done? Of what am I guilty? What crime have I committed against your father to make him want to kill me? Jonathan: 2 Impossible! Don’t worry about it. You’re not going to die. My father doesn’t make any decision,...
Read More
Reaffirming Covenant Loyalty20 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah, came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my crime? What is my sin against your father that he should be seeking my life?” 2 “Never!” he said to him. “You will not die! Behold, my father does nothing great or small ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 Then David fled from Nai′oth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 And he said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. Behold, my father does nothing ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 Then David fled from Nai′oth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 And he said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. Behold, my father does nothing ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?” 2 He said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. My father does nothing either ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, ‘What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?’ 2 He said to him, ‘Perish the thought! You shall not die. My father does nothing ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, ‘What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?’ 2 He said to him, ‘Perish the thought! You shall not die. My father does nothing ...
Read More
The Friendship of David and Jonathan20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?”(A)2 He said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. My father does nothing either...
Read More
Jonathan Helps David20 David now fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. “What have I done?” he exclaimed. “What is my crime? How have I offended your father that he is so determined to kill me?” 2 “That’s not true!” Jonathan protested. “You’re not going to die. He always tells me everything h...
Read More
Jonathan Is Good to David20 Then David ran from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my sin? What have I done wrong to your father, that he wants to kill me?” 2 Jonathan said to him, “Far from it, you will not die. See, my father does nothing big or small witho...
Read More
Jonathan’s Loyalty to David20 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity, and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 So Jonathan said to him, “By no means! You shall not die! Indeed, my father will do nothing eith...
Read More
David and Jonathan20 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, ‘What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to kill me?’ 2 ‘Never!’ Jonathan replied. ‘You are not going to die! Look, my father doesn’t do anything, great or small, w...
Read More
David and Jonathan20 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged(A) your father, that he is trying to kill me?”(B) 2 “Never!” Jonathan replied. “You are not going to die! Look, my father doesn’t do anything, great or sm...
Read More
David and Jonathan20 David was in Naioth at Ramah. He ran away from there to where Jonathan was. He asked him, “What have I done? What crime have I committed? I haven’t done anything to harm your father. So why is he trying to kill me?” 2 “That will never happen!” Jonathan replied. “You aren’t going...
Read More
Jonathan Seeks to Protect David20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked,[a] “What have I done? What is my offense?[b] How have I sinned before your father, that he is seeking my life?” 2 Jonathan[c] said to him, “By no means are you going to die! My father does nothing[d] la...
Read More
The Geneva Bible: A Cornerstone of English Protestantism A Testament to Reform The 1599 Geneva Bible... Read More
The 21st Century King James Version (KJ21): A Modern Approach to a Classic Text A Balancing Act The ... Read More
The American Standard Version (ASV): A Cornerstone of Modern English Bibles A Product of Scholarly R... Read More
The Amplified Bible (AMP): A Rich and Comprehensive Translation The Amplified Bible (AMP) stands out... Read More
The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC): A Timeless Treasure The Amplified Bible, Classic Editio... Read More
The Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV): A Timeless Classic The Authorized King James Version (AK... Read More
The BRG Bible: A Colorful Approach to Scripture A Unique Visual Experience The BRG Bible, an acronym... Read More
The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): A Balance of Accuracy and Readability The Christian Standard Bib... Read More
The Common English Bible (CEB): A Translation for Everyone The Common English Bible (CEB) is a conte... Read More
The Complete Jewish Bible (CJB): A Jewish Perspective on Scripture The Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) i... Read More
The Contemporary English Version (CEV): A Bible for Everyone The Contemporary English Version (CEV),... Read More
The Darby Translation: A Literal Approach to Scripture The Darby Translation, often referred to as t... Read More
The Disciples' Literal New Testament (DLNT): A Window into the Apostolic Mind The Disciples’ Literal... Read More
The Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA): A Cornerstone of English Catholicism The Douay-Rheims ... Read More
The Easy-to-Read Version (ERV): A Bible for Everyone The Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) is a modern Engl... Read More
The English Standard Version (ESV): A Modern Classic The English Standard Version (ESV) is a contemp... Read More
The English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK): A British Accent on Scripture The English Standard ... Read More
The Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV): A Lutheran Perspective The Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV... Read More
The Expanded Bible (EXB): A Study Bible in Text Form The Expanded Bible (EXB) is a unique translatio... Read More
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW): A Modern Approach to Scripture The GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) is a con... Read More
The Good News Translation (GNT): A Bible for Everyone The Good News Translation (GNT), formerly know... Read More
The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB): A Balance of Accuracy and Readability The Holman Christi... Read More
The International Children's Bible (ICB): A Gateway to Faith The International Children's Bible (ICB... Read More
The International Standard Version (ISV): A Modern Approach to Scripture The International Standard ... Read More
The J.B. Phillips New Testament: A Modern Classic The J.B. Phillips New Testament, often referred to... Read More
The Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB): A Unique Approach to Translation The Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) is a dis... Read More
The King James Version (KJV): A Timeless Classic The King James Version (KJV), also known as the Aut... Read More
The Lexham English Bible (LEB): A Transparent Approach to Translation The Lexham English Bible (LEB)... Read More
The Living Bible (TLB): A Paraphrase for Modern Readers The Living Bible (TLB) is a unique rendering... Read More
The Modern English Version (MEV): A Contemporary Take on Tradition The Modern English Version (MEV) ... Read More
The Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament: A Bridge to the Greek The Mounce Reverse Interlinear N... Read More
The Names of God Bible (NOG): A Unique Approach to Scripture The Names of God Bible (NOG) is a disti... Read More
The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE): A Cornerstone of English Catholicism The New Americ... Read More
The New American Standard Bible (NASB): A Cornerstone of Literal Translations The New American Stand... Read More
The New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995): A Refined Classic The New American Standard Bible 1... Read More
The New Catholic Bible (NCB): A Modern Translation for a New Generation The New Catholic Bible (NCB)... Read More
The New Century Version (NCV): A Bible for Everyone The New Century Version (NCV) is an English tran... Read More
The New English Translation (NET): A Transparent Approach to Scripture The New English Translation (... Read More
The New International Reader's Version (NIRV): A Bible for Everyone The New International Reader's V... Read More
The New International Version - UK (NIVUK): A British Accent on Scripture The New International Vers... Read More
The New International Version (NIV): A Modern Classic The New International Version (NIV) is one of ... Read More
The New King James Version (NKJV): A Modern Update of a Classic The New King James Version (NKJV) is... Read More
The New Life Version (NLV): A Bible for All The New Life Version (NLV) is a unique English translati... Read More
The New Living Translation (NLT): A Modern Approach to Scripture The New Living Translation (NLT) is... Read More
The New Matthew Bible (NMB): A Reformation Revival The New Matthew Bible (NMB) is a unique project t... Read More
The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV): A Modern Classic The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is... Read More
The New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE): A Cornerstone of Modern Catholicism The ... Read More
The New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA): A British Accent on Scripture The New Revised ... Read More
The New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE): A Bridge Between Tradition ... Read More
The New Testament for Everyone (NTE): A Fresh Perspective The New Testament for Everyone (NTE) is a ... Read More
The Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB): A Unique Perspective The Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB) is a distincti... Read More
The Revised Geneva Translation (RGT): A Return to the Roots The Revised Geneva Translation (RGT) is ... Read More
The Revised Standard Version (RSV): A Cornerstone of Modern English Bibles The Revised Standard Vers... Read More
The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE): A Cornerstone of English Catholicism The Revi... Read More
The Message (MSG): A Contemporary Paraphrase The Message, often abbreviated as MSG, is a contemporar... Read More
The Voice: A Fresh Perspective on Scripture The Voice is a contemporary English translation of the B... Read More
The Tree of Life Version (TLV): A Messianic Jewish Perspective The Tree of Life Version (TLV) is a u... Read More
The World English Bible (WEB): A Modern Update on a Classic The World English Bible (WEB) is a conte... Read More
The Worldwide English (WE) New Testament: A Modern Take on a Classic The Worldwide English (WE) New ... Read More
The Wycliffe Bible: A Cornerstone of English Scripture A Revolutionary Translation The Wycliffe Bibl... Read More
Young's Literal Translation (YLT): A Literal Approach to Scripture Young's Literal Translation (YLT)... Read More
Deuteronomy 18 - "And if you say in your heart, 'How shall we know the word which the LORD has not s... Read More
John 14:26 - "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teac... Read More
(Enlarge) (PDF for Print) (Freely Distributed) Map of the Origin of Nations and Races that were dis... Read More
The Journeys of Abraham (Enlarge) (PDF for Print) - Map of Abraham's Journey with Trade Routes(Free... Read More
(Enlarge) (PDF for Print) (Freely Distributed)Map of the Route of the Hebrews from Egypt This map s... Read More
Mark 6:52 - For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. God did... Read More
also see:The Encampment of the Children of IsraelThe Children of Israel on the March THE OUTER COURT... Read More
2 Chronicles 36:23 - Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD Go... Read More
All Bible Maps - Complete and growing list of Bible History Online Bible Maps. Old Testament Maps T... Read More
Ancient Manners and Customs, Daily Life, Cultures, Bible Lands NINEVEH was the famous capital of an... Read More
Distances From Jerusalem to: Bethany - 2 milesBethlehem - 6 milesBethphage - 1 mileCaesarea - 57 m... Read More
Dagon was the god of the Philistines. This image shows that the idol was represented in the combina... Read More
Map of Israel in the Time of Jesus (Enlarge) (PDF for Print) (Freely Distributed) Map of First Cent... Read More
The Table of Shewbread (Ex 25:23-30) It was also called the Table of the Presence. Now we will pas... Read More
see also:The PriestThe Consecration of the PriestsThe Priestly Garments The Priestly Garments 'The ... Read More
Introduction to the Book of Daniel in the Bible Daniel 6:15-16 - Then these men assembled unto the k... Read More
The Golden Lampstand was hammered from one piece of gold. Exod 25:31-40 "You shall also make a lam... Read More
The Golden Altar of Incense (Ex 30:1-10) The Golden Altar of Incense was 2 cubits tall.It was 1 cub... Read More
Ancient Tax Collector Illustration of a Tax Collector collecting taxes Tax collectors were very des... Read More
also see: Blood Atonement and The Priests The Five Levitical Offerings The Sacrifices The sacrificia... Read More
Genesis 10:32 - These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nation... Read More
Illustration of Jesus Reading from the Book of Isaiah This sketch contains a colored illustration o... Read More
"But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth s... Read More
also see: The Encampment of the Children of IsraelThe Children of Israel on the March The brazen a... Read More
Unearth the rich tapestry of biblical history with our extensive collection of over 1000 meticulously curated Bible Maps and Images. Enhance your understanding of scripture and embark on a journey through the lands and events of the Bible.
Start Your Journey Today!