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New Living Translation
1 Samuel 20:20
I will come out and shoot three arrows to the side of the stone pile as though I were shooting 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 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 "Never!" Jonathan exclaimed. "You know that if I had the slightest notion my father was planning to kill you, I would tell you at once." 10 Then David asked, "How will I know whether or not your father is angry?" 11 "Come out to the field with me," Jonathan replied. And they went out there together. 12 Then Jonathan told David, "I promise by the Lord , the God of Israel, that by this time tomorrow, or the next day at the latest, I will talk to my father and let you know at once how he feels about you. If he speaks favorably about you, I will let you know. 13 But if he is angry and wants you killed, may the Lord strike me and even kill me if I don't warn you so you can escape and live. May the Lord be with you as he used to be with my father. 14 And may you treat me with the faithful love of the Lord as long as I live. But if I die, 15 treat my family with this faithful love, even when the Lord destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth." 16 So Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, saying, "May the Lord destroy all your enemies!" 17 And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. 18 Then Jonathan said, "Tomorrow we celebrate the new moon festival. You will be missed when your place at the table is empty.
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.
