KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jonathan said to his young helper, 'Run and find the arrows I'm about to shoot.' As the boy ran to look for them, Jonathan shot an arrow past him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jonathan is executing a secret plan with David, using arrows as coded signals to warn his friend about King Saul's deadly intentions.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the tense period when King Saul was trying to kill David out of jealousy. Jonathan, Saul's son and David's best friend, had promised to warn David if his father planned to harm him. They devised this arrow-shooting code as a safe way to communicate the danger without being overheard.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save