1 Samuel 20:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The next morning, Jonathan went out to the field at the time he and David had agreed upon, and he brought a young boy with him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jonathan is following through on his secret plan to meet David and communicate whether it's safe for David to return to King Saul's court.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David is fleeing from King Saul, who is consumed by jealousy and sees David as a threat to his throne. Jonathan, Saul's son and David's loyal friend, devises a secret plan with David to test Saul's intentions, using an archery practice in the field as a covert signal. This verse depicts Jonathan carrying out that plan early in the morning, accompanied by a young boy to assist him.

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