KJV ORIGINAL
Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father answer thee roughly?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then David said to Jonathan, 'Who will let me know what happens? And what if your father responds to you harshly?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking Jonathan how they'll communicate safely, and he's worried that King Saul might react angrily toward Jonathan.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation happens when David is hiding from King Saul, who wants to kill him out of jealousy. Jonathan, who is Saul's son and David's best friend, is trying to help David by testing his father's intentions. They're planning a secret way to communicate whether it's safe for David to return to court.
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