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THE MESSAGE
1 Samuel 20:11
"Come outside," said Jonathan. "Let's go to the field." When the two of them were out in the field, Jonathan said, "As God , the God of Israel, is my witness, by this time tomorrow I'll get it out of my father how he feels about you. Then I'll let you know what I learn. May God do his worst to me if I let you down! If my father still intends to kill you, I'll tell you and get you out of here in one piece. And God be with you as he's been with my father! If I make it through this alive, continue to be my covenant friend. And if I die, keep the covenant friendship with my family—forever. And when God finally rids the earth of David's enemies, stay loyal to Jonathan!" Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!
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Christian Standard Bible®
He answered David, “Come on, let’s go out to the countryside.” So both of them went out to the countryside.
He answered David, “Come on, let’s go out to the countryside.” So both of them went out to the countryside.
Hebrew Names Version
Yonatan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. They went out both of them into the field.
Yonatan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. They went out both of them into the field.
King James Version
And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Lexham English Bible
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out to the field." So the two of them went out to the field.
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out to the field." So the two of them went out to the field.
English Standard Version
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
New Century Version
Then Jonathan said, "Come, let's go out into the field." So the two of them went out into the field.
Then Jonathan said, "Come, let's go out into the field." So the two of them went out into the field.
New English Translation
Jonathan said to David, "Come on. Let's go out to the field." When the two of them had gone out into the field,
Jonathan said to David, "Come on. Let's go out to the field." When the two of them had gone out into the field,
Amplified Bible
Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field [to talk]." So they went out to the field.
Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field [to talk]." So they went out to the field.
New American Standard Bible
Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let's go out to the field." So both of them went out to the field.
Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let's go out to the field." So both of them went out to the field.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Ionathan sayde to Dauid, Come and let vs goe out into the fielde: and they twaine went out into the fielde.
And Ionathan sayde to Dauid, Come and let vs goe out into the fielde: and they twaine went out into the fielde.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let us go out into the field." So both of them went out to the field.
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let us go out into the field." So both of them went out to the field.
Contemporary English Version
"Let's go out to this field, and I'll tell you," Jonathan answered. When they got there,
"Let's go out to this field, and I'll tell you," Jonathan answered. When they got there,
Complete Jewish Bible
Y'honatan said to David, "Come, let's go out in the countryside." They went out, both of them, to the countryside.
Y'honatan said to David, "Come, let's go out in the countryside." They went out, both of them, to the countryside.
Darby Translation
And Jonathan said to David, Come and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Come and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then Jonathan said, "Come, let's go out into the field." So Jonathan and David went together into the field.
Then Jonathan said, "Come, let's go out into the field." So Jonathan and David went together into the field.
George Lamsa Translation
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. So they both went out into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. So they both went out into the field.
Good News Translation
"Let's go out to the fields," Jonathan answered. So they went,
"Let's go out to the fields," Jonathan answered. So they went,
Literal Translation
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and we shall go out to the field; and both of them went out to the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and we shall go out to the field; and both of them went out to the field.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Ionathas sayde vnto Dauid: Come, let vs go forth into the felde. And they wente out both in to ye felde.
Ionathas sayde vnto Dauid: Come, let vs go forth into the felde. And they wente out both in to ye felde.
American Standard Version
And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Bible in Basic English
And Jonathan said to David, Come, let us go out into the country. And the two of them went out together into the open country.
And Jonathan said to David, Come, let us go out into the country. And the two of them went out together into the open country.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Ionathan sayde vnto Dauid: Come, and let vs go out into the fielde. And they went out both of them into the fielde.
And Ionathan sayde vnto Dauid: Come, and let vs go out into the fielde. And they went out both of them into the fielde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Jonathan said unto David: 'Come and let us go out into the field.' And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said unto David: 'Come and let us go out into the field.' And they went out both of them into the field.
King James Version (1611)
And Ionathan said vnto Dauid, Come, and let vs goe out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Ionathan said vnto Dauid, Come, and let vs goe out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Jonathan said to David, Go, and abide in the field. And they went out both into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Go, and abide in the field. And they went out both into the field.
English Revised Version
And Jonathan said unto David, Come and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said unto David, Come and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Berean Standard Bible
"Come," he replied, "let us go out to the field." So the two of them went out into the field,
"Come," he replied, "let us go out to the field." So the two of them went out into the field,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Jonathas seide to Dauid, Come thou, and go we forth in to the feeld. And whanne bothe hadden go in to the feeld,
And Jonathas seide to Dauid, Come thou, and go we forth in to the feeld. And whanne bothe hadden go in to the feeld,
Young's Literal Translation
And Jonathan saith unto David, `Come, and we go out into the field;' and they go out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan saith unto David, `Come, and we go out into the field;' and they go out both of them into the field.
Update Bible Version
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
World English Bible
Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. They went out both of them into the field.
Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. They went out both of them into the field.
New King James Version
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So both of them went out into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So both of them went out into the field.
New Living Translation
"Come out to the field with me," Jonathan replied. And they went out there together.
"Come out to the field with me," Jonathan replied. And they went out there together.
New Life Bible
Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So both of them went out into the field.
Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So both of them went out into the field.
New Revised Standard
Jonathan replied to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
Jonathan replied to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Jonathan said unto David, Come! and let us go out into the field. And they two went out into the field.
And Jonathan said unto David, Come! and let us go out into the field. And they two went out into the field.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jonathan said to David: Come, and let us go out into the field. And when they were both of them gone out into the field,
And Jonathan said to David: Come, and let us go out into the field. And when they were both of them gone out into the field,
Revised Standard Version
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
And Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field." So they both went out into the field.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let us go out into the field." So both of them went out to the field.
Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let us go out into the field." So both of them went out to the field.
Contextual Overview
9 "Never!" exclaimed Jonathan. "I'd never do that! If I get the slightest hint that my father is fixated on killing you, I'll tell you." 10 David asked, "And whom will you get to tell me if your father comes back with a harsh answer?" 11"Come outside," said Jonathan. "Let's go to the field." When the two of them were out in the field, Jonathan said, "As God , the God of Israel, is my witness, by this time tomorrow I'll get it out of my father how he feels about you. Then I'll let you know what I learn. May God do his worst to me if I let you down! If my father still intends to kill you, I'll tell you and get you out of here in one piece. And God be with you as he's been with my father! If I make it through this alive, continue to be my covenant friend. And if I die, keep the covenant friendship with my family—forever. And when God finally rids the earth of David's enemies, stay loyal to Jonathan!" Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul! 18Jonathan then laid out his plan: "Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you'll be missed when you don't show up for dinner. On the third day, when they've quit expecting you, come to the place where you hid before, and wait beside that big boulder. I'll shoot three arrows in the direction of the boulder. Then I'll send off my servant, ‘Go find the arrows.' If I yell after the servant, ‘The arrows are on this side! Retrieve them!' that's the signal that you can return safely—as God lives, not a thing to fear! But if I yell, ‘The arrows are farther out!' then run for it— God wants you out of here! Regarding all the things we've discussed, remember that God 's in on this with us to the very end!"
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 20:1
Abraham traveled from there south to the Negev and settled down between Kadesh and Shur. While he was camping in Gerar, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She's my sister." So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her. But God came to Abimelech in a dream that night and told him, "You're as good as dead—that woman you took, she's a married woman." Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this." God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know your intentions were pure, that's why I kept you from sinning against me; I was the one who kept you from going to bed with her. So now give the man's wife back to him. He's a prophet and will pray for you—pray for your life. If you don't give her back, know that it's certain death both for you and everyone in your family." Abimelech was up first thing in the morning. He called all his house servants together and told them the whole story. They were shocked. Then Abimelech called in Abraham and said, "What have you done to us? What have I ever done to you that you would bring on me and my kingdom this huge offense? What you've done to me ought never to have been done." Abimelech went on to Abraham, "Whatever were you thinking of when you did this thing?" Abraham said, "I just assumed that there was no fear of God in this place and that they'd kill me to get my wife. Besides, the truth is that she is my half sister; she's my father's daughter but not my mother's. When God sent me out as a wanderer from my father's home, I told her, ‘Do me a favor; wherever we go, tell people that I'm your brother.'" Then Abimelech gave Sarah back to Abraham, and along with her sent sheep and cattle and servants, both male and female. He said, "My land is open to you; live wherever you wish." And to Sarah he said, "I've given your brother a thousand pieces of silver—that clears you of even a shadow of suspicion before the eyes of the world. You're vindicated." Then Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimelech, his wife and his maidservants, and they started having babies again. For God had shut down every womb in Abimelech's household on account of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Abraham traveled from there south to the Negev and settled down between Kadesh and Shur. While he was camping in Gerar, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She's my sister." So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her. But God came to Abimelech in a dream that night and told him, "You're as good as dead—that woman you took, she's a married woman." Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this." God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know your intentions were pure, that's why I kept you from sinning against me; I was the one who kept you from going to bed with her. So now give the man's wife back to him. He's a prophet and will pray for you—pray for your life. If you don't give her back, know that it's certain death both for you and everyone in your family." Abimelech was up first thing in the morning. He called all his house servants together and told them the whole story. They were shocked. Then Abimelech called in Abraham and said, "What have you done to us? What have I ever done to you that you would bring on me and my kingdom this huge offense? What you've done to me ought never to have been done." Abimelech went on to Abraham, "Whatever were you thinking of when you did this thing?" Abraham said, "I just assumed that there was no fear of God in this place and that they'd kill me to get my wife. Besides, the truth is that she is my half sister; she's my father's daughter but not my mother's. When God sent me out as a wanderer from my father's home, I told her, ‘Do me a favor; wherever we go, tell people that I'm your brother.'" Then Abimelech gave Sarah back to Abraham, and along with her sent sheep and cattle and servants, both male and female. He said, "My land is open to you; live wherever you wish." And to Sarah he said, "I've given your brother a thousand pieces of silver—that clears you of even a shadow of suspicion before the eyes of the world. You're vindicated." Then Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimelech, his wife and his maidservants, and they started having babies again. For God had shut down every womb in Abimelech's household on account of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Genesis 20:4
Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this."
Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this."
Genesis 22:12
"Don't lay a hand on that boy! Don't touch him! Now I know how fearlessly you fear God; you didn't hesitate to place your son, your dear son, on the altar for me."
"Don't lay a hand on that boy! Don't touch him! Now I know how fearlessly you fear God; you didn't hesitate to place your son, your dear son, on the altar for me."
Genesis 26:7
The men of the place questioned him about his wife. He said, "She's my sister." He was afraid to say "She's my wife." He was thinking, "These men might kill me to get Rebekah, she's so beautiful."
The men of the place questioned him about his wife. He said, "She's my sister." He was afraid to say "She's my wife." He was thinking, "These men might kill me to get Rebekah, she's so beautiful."
Genesis 42:18
On the third day, Joseph spoke to them. "Do this and you'll live. I'm a God-fearing man. If you're as honest as you say you are, one of your brothers will stay here in jail while the rest of you take the food back to your hungry families. But you have to bring your youngest brother back to me, confirming the truth of your speech—and not one of you will die." They agreed.
On the third day, Joseph spoke to them. "Do this and you'll live. I'm a God-fearing man. If you're as honest as you say you are, one of your brothers will stay here in jail while the rest of you take the food back to your hungry families. But you have to bring your youngest brother back to me, confirming the truth of your speech—and not one of you will die." They agreed.
Job 1:1
Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
Psalms 14:4
Don't they know anything, all these impostors? Don't they know they can't get away with this— Treating people like a fast-food meal over which they're too busy to pray?
Don't they know anything, all these impostors? Don't they know they can't get away with this— Treating people like a fast-food meal over which they're too busy to pray?
Proverbs 1:7
Start with God —the first step in learning is bowing down to God ; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Start with God —the first step in learning is bowing down to God ; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 16:6
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of- God deflects evil.
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of- God deflects evil.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Jonathan said unto David, come, and let us go out into the field,.... That they might more fully, and freely, and familiarly talk of this affair between them, without any danger of being overheard by the servants of Saul, as they were in his palace, where they now were:
and they went out both of them into the field; which belonged to Gibeah.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 20:11. Come, and let us go out into the field — In answer to David's question, he now shows him how he shall convey this intelligence to him.
