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1 Samuel 20:20
I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target.
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows to the side as if I were shooting at a target.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
On the third day I will shoot three arrows to the side of the rock as if I am shooting at a target.
I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target.
"I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a target.
"And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
And I will shoote three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I sent them towards a target.
I'll shoot three arrows at a target off to the side of the rock,
I will shoot three arrows to one side, as if I were shooting at a target.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
On the third day I will go to that hill and shoot three arrows as if I am shooting at a target.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
I will then shoot three arrows at it, as though it were a target.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, shooting at a mark for myself.
then wyl I shute thre arowes on yt side, as though I wolde shute at a marck:
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.
And I wil shoote three arowes on the syde therof, as though I shot them at a marke,
And I will shoot three arrows to the side-ward, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
And I will shoot three arrows, aiming them at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target.
And Y schal sende thre arowis bisidis that stoon, and Y schal caste as `excercisynge ether pleiynge me at a signe.
`And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark;
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side [of it], as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
Then I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target;
I will come out and shoot three arrows to the side of the stone pile as though I were shooting at a target.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And, as for me - three arrows to the side, will I shoot, - as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows near it, and will shoot as if I were exercising myself at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out at a mark for myself;
"I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
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Christian Standard Bible®
I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target.
I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target.
Hebrew Names Version
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
King James Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Lexham English Bible
I will shoot three arrows to the side as if I were shooting at a target.
I will shoot three arrows to the side as if I were shooting at a target.
English Standard Version
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
New Century Version
On the third day I will shoot three arrows to the side of the rock as if I am shooting at a target.
On the third day I will shoot three arrows to the side of the rock as if I am shooting at a target.
New English Translation
I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target.
I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target.
Amplified Bible
"I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a target.
"I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a target.
New American Standard Bible
"And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
"And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And I will shoote three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
And I will shoote three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
Legacy Standard Bible
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I sent them towards a target.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I sent them towards a target.
Contemporary English Version
I'll shoot three arrows at a target off to the side of the rock,
I'll shoot three arrows at a target off to the side of the rock,
Complete Jewish Bible
I will shoot three arrows to one side, as if I were shooting at a target.
I will shoot three arrows to one side, as if I were shooting at a target.
Darby Translation
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
Easy-to-Read Version
On the third day I will go to that hill and shoot three arrows as if I am shooting at a target.
On the third day I will go to that hill and shoot three arrows as if I am shooting at a target.
George Lamsa Translation
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
Good News Translation
I will then shoot three arrows at it, as though it were a target.
I will then shoot three arrows at it, as though it were a target.
Literal Translation
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, shooting at a mark for myself.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side, shooting at a mark for myself.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
then wyl I shute thre arowes on yt side, as though I wolde shute at a marck:
then wyl I shute thre arowes on yt side, as though I wolde shute at a marck:
American Standard Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Bible in Basic English
And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.
And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And I wil shoote three arowes on the syde therof, as though I shot them at a marke,
And I wil shoote three arowes on the syde therof, as though I shot them at a marke,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And I will shoot three arrows to the side-ward, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side-ward, as though I shot at a mark.
King James Version (1611)
And I will shoot three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
And I will shoot three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And I will shoot three arrows, aiming them at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows, aiming them at a mark.
English Revised Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Berean Standard Bible
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y schal sende thre arowis bisidis that stoon, and Y schal caste as `excercisynge ether pleiynge me at a signe.
And Y schal sende thre arowis bisidis that stoon, and Y schal caste as `excercisynge ether pleiynge me at a signe.
Young's Literal Translation
`And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark;
`And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark;
Update Bible Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Webster's Bible Translation
And I will shoot three arrows on the side [of it], as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side [of it], as though I shot at a mark.
World English Bible
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
New King James Version
Then I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target;
Then I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target;
New Living Translation
I will come out and shoot three arrows to the side of the stone pile as though I were shooting at a target.
I will come out and shoot three arrows to the side of the stone pile as though I were shooting at a target.
New Life Bible
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I shot at a mark.
New Revised Standard
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, as for me - three arrows to the side, will I shoot, - as though I shot at a mark.
And, as for me - three arrows to the side, will I shoot, - as though I shot at a mark.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will shoot three arrows near it, and will shoot as if I were exercising myself at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows near it, and will shoot as if I were exercising myself at a mark.
Revised Standard Version
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
And I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
"I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
Contextual Overview
9“No!” Jonathan responded. “If I ever find out my father has evil intentions against you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?” 9 Yonatan said, Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn't I tell you that? 9 And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? 9 Then Jonathan said, "Far be it from you! For if I know for certain that my father decided evil should come upon you, would I not have told it to you?" 9 And Jonathan said, "Far be it from you! If I knew that it was determined by my father that harm should come to you, would I not tell you?" 9 Jonathan answered, "No, never! If I learn that my father plans to hurt you, I will warn you!" 9 Jonathan said, "Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn't I tell you about it?" 9Jonathan said, "Far be it from [happening to] you! In fact, if I indeed learn that my father has decided to harm you, would I not tell you about it?" 9 Jonathan said, "Far be it from you! For if I in fact learn that my father has decided to inflict harm on you, would I not inform you?" 9 And Ionathan answered, God keepe that from thee: for if I knewe that wickednesse were concluded of my father to come vpon thee, would not I tell it thee?
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:36 - Run
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And I will shoot three arrows on the side [thereof],.... On the side of the stone Ezel; three are pitched upon, according to the number of the days David was missing:
as though I shot at a mark; as if he made the stone the mark he shot at; so that his shooting would not be taken notice of.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 20:20. I well shoot three arrows — Jonathan intended that David should stay at the stone Ezel, where probably there was some kind of cave, or hiding place; that, to prevent all suspicion, he would not go to him himself, but take his servant into the fields, and pretend to be exercising himself in archery; that he would shoot three arrows, the better to cover his design; and that, if he should say to his servant, who went to bring back the arrows, "The arrows are on this side of thee," this should be a sign to David that he might safely return to court, no evil being designed; but if he should say, "The arrows are beyond thee," then David should escape for his life, Saul having determined his destruction.
