And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan’s lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
And Jonathan called out to the boy, 'Hurry up, move quickly, don't stop!' So Jonathan's servant gathered up the arrows and came back to his master.
Jonathan is urgently telling his servant to hurry as they complete their secret signal to warn David that he's in danger.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was jealous and sought to kill him due to his growing popularity and anointing as the future king. Jonathan, Saul's son and David's loyal friend, devised a secret plan using arrows to signal whether it was safe for David to return, demonstrating the deep bonds of friendship amid political danger. This event unfolded in the fields near Gibeah, highlighting the risks involved in standing by one's convictions during a time of royal intrigue.
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