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Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
1 Samuel 20:20
And, as for me - three arrows to the side, will I shoot, - as though I shot at a mark.
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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.
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 And Jonathan said - Far be it from thee! but, if I, get to know, that harm is determined by my father, to bring it upon thee, is not, that, the thing that I will tell thee? 10 Then said David unto Jonathan, Who shall tell me, - if thy father answer thee aught that is, harsh? 11 And Jonathan said unto David, Come! and let us go out into the field. And they two went out into the field. 12 Then said Jonathan unto David - Witness be Yahweh God of Israel, that I will sound my father about this time to-morrow or the third day, and lo! if there he good towards David, will I not, then, send unto thee, and unveil thine ear? 13 So, let Yahweh do unto Jonathan, and, so, let him add - when harm against thee seemeth good unto my father, then will I unveil thine ear, and let thee go, and thou shall depart in peace, - then Yahweh be with thee, as he hath been with my father. 14 And, not only while I yet live, shalt thou deal with me in the lovingkindness of Yahweh, that I die not: 15 but thou shalt not cut off thy lovingkindness from my house, unto times age-abiding, - no! not when Yahweh hath cut off the enemies of David, every one from off the face of the ground. 16 Thus Jonathan solemnised a covenant with the house of David saying , - So let Yahweh require it, at the hand of the enemies of David. 17 And again Jonathan sware unto David, by his love to him, - for, as he loved his own soul, so loved he him. 18 Then said Jonathan unto him - To-morrow, is the new moon, and thou wilt be missed, for thy seat will be 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.
