1 Samuel 20:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if I say to the young man, 'Look, the arrows are past you; go on your way,' then know that the LORD is telling you to leave.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jonathan is telling David that if he gives this specific signal about the arrows, it means God wants David to flee for his safety.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Jonathan's secret plan to warn David whether King Saul intends to kill him. Jonathan devised a coded message using arrows and a young servant to communicate safely with David without arousing Saul's suspicion. At this point, Saul's jealousy toward David had grown dangerous, and David needed to know whether to stay at court or flee.

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Listen, I will send a young servant boy, telling him, 'Go find the arrows.' If I clearly say to the boy, 'Look, the arrows are on this side of you, pick them up,' then you come out of hiding. This will mean you are safe and there's no danger for you—I swear this by the living LORD.

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