1 Samuel 20:39

“But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But the lad knew not any thing: onely Ionathan and Dauid knew the matter.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the lad was not aware of anything; only Jonathan and David knew about the matter.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But the lad knew not anything: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But the boy had no idea what was going on; only Jonathan and David had knowledge of it.
- Basic English Bible

And the lad knew nothing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
- Darby Bible

But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
- Webster's Bible

But the boy didn't know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
- World English Bible

And the youth hath not known anything, only Jonathan and David knew the word.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But the lad knew not any thing; only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 20:39


20:37 To - That is, near the place. For the words following shew, that he was not yet come thither.

20:40 Artillery - His bow, and arrows, and quiver.


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