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Christian Standard Bible ®
1 Samuel 20:33
Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, so he knew that his father was determined to kill David.
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Hebrew Names Version
Sha'ul cast his spear at him to strike him; whereby Yonatan knew that is was determined of his father to put David to death.
Sha'ul cast his spear at him to strike him; whereby Yonatan knew that is was determined of his father to put David to death.
King James Version
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
Lexham English Bible
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father had decided to kill David.
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father had decided to kill David.
English Standard Version
But Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death.
But Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death.
New Century Version
Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan, trying to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father really wanted to kill David.
Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan, trying to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father really wanted to kill David.
New English Translation
Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan in order to strike him down. So Jonathan was convinced that his father had decided to kill David.
Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan in order to strike him down. So Jonathan was convinced that his father had decided to kill David.
Amplified Bible
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down, so Jonathan knew [without any doubt] that his father had decided to put David to death.
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down, so Jonathan knew [without any doubt] that his father had decided to put David to death.
New American Standard Bible
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike and kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike and kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Saul cast a speare at him to hit him, whereby Ionathan knew, that it was determined of his father to slay Dauid.
And Saul cast a speare at him to hit him, whereby Ionathan knew, that it was determined of his father to slay Dauid.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Contemporary English Version
Saul threw his spear at Jonathan and tried to kill him. Then Jonathan was sure that his father really did want to kill David.
Saul threw his spear at Jonathan and tried to kill him. Then Jonathan was sure that his father really did want to kill David.
Complete Jewish Bible
But Sha'ul threw his spear at him, aiming to kill; Y'honatan could no longer doubt that his father was determined to put David to death.
But Sha'ul threw his spear at him, aiming to kill; Y'honatan could no longer doubt that his father was determined to put David to death.
Darby Translation
Then Saul cast the spear at him to smite him; and Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to put David to death.
Then Saul cast the spear at him to smite him; and Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to put David to death.
Easy-to-Read Version
But Saul threw his spear at Jonathan and tried to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father wanted very much to kill David.
But Saul threw his spear at Jonathan and tried to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father wanted very much to kill David.
George Lamsa Translation
And Saul lifted up a javelin to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that his father was determined to slay David.
And Saul lifted up a javelin to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that his father was determined to slay David.
Good News Translation
At that, Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, and Jonathan realized that his father was really determined to kill David.
At that, Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, and Jonathan realized that his father was really determined to kill David.
Literal Translation
And Saul threw the spear at him, to strike him. And Jonathan knew that it had been determined by his father to kill David.
And Saul threw the spear at him, to strike him. And Jonathan knew that it had been determined by his father to kill David.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then shot Saul the iauelynge at him, that he might smite him. The perceaued Ionathas, that his father was vtterly determed to kyll Dauid,
Then shot Saul the iauelynge at him, that he might smite him. The perceaued Ionathas, that his father was vtterly determed to kyll Dauid,
American Standard Version
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul, pointing his spear at him, made an attempt to give him a wound: from which it was clear to Jonathan that his father's purpose was to put David to death.
And Saul, pointing his spear at him, made an attempt to give him a wound: from which it was clear to Jonathan that his father's purpose was to put David to death.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Saul lift vp a speare to hit him, wherby Ionathan wist well that it was vtterly determined of his father to slay Dauid.
And Saul lift vp a speare to hit him, wherby Ionathan wist well that it was vtterly determined of his father to slay Dauid.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
King James Version (1611)
And Saul cast a iauelin at him to smite him, whereby Ionathan knewe that it was determined of his father to slay Dauid.
And Saul cast a iauelin at him to smite him, whereby Ionathan knewe that it was determined of his father to slay Dauid.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Saul lifted up his spear against Jonathan to slay him: so Jonathan knew that this evil was determined on by his father to slay David.
And Saul lifted up his spear against Jonathan to slay him: so Jonathan knew that this evil was determined on by his father to slay David.
English Revised Version
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.
Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Saul took the spere, that he schulde smyte hym, and Jonathas vndirstood, that it was determynd of his fadir, that Dauid schulde be slayn.
And Saul took the spere, that he schulde smyte hym, and Jonathas vndirstood, that it was determynd of his fadir, that Dauid schulde be slayn.
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul casteth the javelin at him to smite him, and Jonathan knoweth that it hath been determined by his father to put David to death.
And Saul casteth the javelin at him to smite him, and Jonathan knoweth that it hath been determined by his father to put David to death.
Update Bible Version
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to put David to death.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to slay David.
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to slay David.
World English Bible
Saul cast his spear at him to strike him; whereby Jonathan knew that is was determined of his father to put David to death.
Saul cast his spear at him to strike him; whereby Jonathan knew that is was determined of his father to put David to death.
New King James Version
Then Saul cast a spear at him to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to kill David.
Then Saul cast a spear at him to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to kill David.
New Living Translation
Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan, intending to kill him. So at last Jonathan realized that his father was really determined to kill David.
Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan, intending to kill him. So at last Jonathan realized that his father was really determined to kill David.
New Life Bible
But Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, so he knew that his father had decided to kill David.
But Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, so he knew that his father had decided to kill David.
New Revised Standard
But Saul threw his spear at him to strike him; so Jonathan knew that it was the decision of his father to put David to death.
But Saul threw his spear at him to strike him; so Jonathan knew that it was the decision of his father to put David to death.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Saul hurled his spear at him, to smite him. So Jonathan knew that it was, determined, of his father, to put David to death.
And Saul hurled his spear at him, to smite him. So Jonathan knew that it was, determined, of his father, to put David to death.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saul caught up a spear to strike him. And Jonathan understood that it was determined by his father to kill David.
And Saul caught up a spear to strike him. And Jonathan understood that it was determined by his father to kill David.
Revised Standard Version
But Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death.
But Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death.
THE MESSAGE
Saul threw his spear at him to kill him. That convinced Jonathan that his father was fixated on killing David.
Saul threw his spear at him to kill him. That convinced Jonathan that his father was fixated on killing David.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Then Saul hurled his spear at him to strike him down; so Jonathan knew that his father had decided to put David to death.
Contextual Overview
24So David hid in the countryside. 25He sat at his usual place on the seat by the wall. Jonathan sat facing him and Abner took his place beside Saul, but David’s place was empty. 26Saul did not say anything that day because he thought, “Something unexpected has happened; he must be ceremonially unclean—yes, that’s it, he is unclean.” 27However, the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why didn’t Jesse’s son come to the meal either yesterday or today?” 28Jonathan answered, “David asked for my permission to go to Bethlehem. 29He said, ‘Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if I have found favor with you, let me go so I can see my brothers.’ That’s why he didn’t come to the king’s table.” 30Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you are siding with Jesse’s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother? 31Every day Jesse’s son lives on earth you and your kingship are not secure. Now send for him and bring him to me—he must die!” 32Jonathan answered his father back: “Why is he to be killed? What has he done?” 33Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, so he knew that his father was determined to kill David.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
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Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him,.... So provoked to wrath was he by what he said. It seems by this that Saul always had a javelin or spear in his hand, which is to be accounted for by the custom of those times; in other countries, as well as in this, the kings used to carry spears in their hands instead of sceptres, and which they used as such; so Justin h, speaking of the times of Romulus, says, that kings in those times had spears, as an ensign of royalty, which the Greeks call sceptres; and so the Greeks called sceptres spears i:
whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David; for since he attempted to smite him, his own son, for speaking on his behalf, it might be well concluded, that such was his settled wrath and malice, that he would if possible kill David, could he get him into his hands.
h E Trogo, l. 43. c. 3. i Pausanias in Boeoticis, sive, l. 9. p. 859. Vid. Barthii Animadv. ad Claudian in nupt. Honor ver. 119.
