1 Samuel 20:1
American King James And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is my iniquity? and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?
American Standard Version And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?
King James And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?
World English Bible David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? What is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?”
1 Samuel 20:2
American King James And he said to him, God forbid; you shall not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will show it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.
American Standard Version And he said unto him, Far from it; thou shalt not die: behold, my father doeth nothing either great or small, but that he discloseth it unto me; and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.
King James And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will show it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.
World English Bible He said to him, “Far from it; you will not die. Behold, my father does nothing either great or small, but that he discloses it to me. Why would my father hide this thing from me? It is not so.”
1 Samuel 20:3
American King James And David swore moreover, and said, Your father certainly knows that I have found grace in your eyes; and he said, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.
American Standard Version And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father knoweth well that I have found favor in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.
King James And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.
World English Bible David swore moreover, and said, “Your father knows well that I have found favor in your eyes; and he says, ‘Don’t let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved;’ but truly as Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.”
1 Samuel 20:4
American King James Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.
American Standard Version Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.
King James Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.
World English Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.”
1 Samuel 20:5
American King James And David said to Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field to the third day at even.
American Standard Version And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to-morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.
King James And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.
World English Bible David said to Jonathan, “Behold, tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to dine with the king; but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field to the third day at evening.
1 Samuel 20:6
American King James If your father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.
American Standard Version If thy father miss me at all, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Beth-lehem his city; for it is the yearly sacrifice there for all the family.
King James If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.
World English Bible If your father misses me at all, then say, ‘David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem, his city; for it is the yearly sacrifice there for all the family.’
1 Samuel 20:7
American King James If he say thus, It is well; your servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
American Standard Version If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be wroth, then know that evil is determined by him.
King James If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
World English Bible If he says, ‘It is well,’ your servant shall have peace; but if he is angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
1 Samuel 20:8
American King James Therefore you shall deal kindly with your servant; for you have brought your servant into a covenant of the LORD with you: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me yourself; for why should you bring me to your father?
American Standard Version Therefore deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of Jehovah with thee: but if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
King James Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
World English Bible Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a covenant of Yahweh with you; but if there is iniquity in me, kill me yourself, for why should you bring me to your father?”
1 Samuel 20:9
American King James And Jonathan said, Far be it from you: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then would not I tell it you?
American Standard Version And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?
King James And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?
World English Bible Jonathan said, “Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn’t I tell you that?”
1 Samuel 20:10
American King James Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if your father answer you roughly?
American Standard Version Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me if perchance thy father answer thee roughly?
King James Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father answer thee roughly?
World English Bible Then David said to Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you roughly?”
1 Samuel 20:11
American King James And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
American Standard Version And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
King James And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.
World English Bible Jonathan said to David, “Come! Let’s go out into the field.” They both went out into the field.
1 Samuel 20:12
American King James And Jonathan said to David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not to you, and show it you;
American Standard Version And Jonathan said unto David, Jehovah, the God of Israel, `be witness': when I have sounded my father about this time to-morrow, `or' the third day, behold, if there be good toward David, shall I not then send unto thee, and disclose it unto thee?
King James And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and show it thee;
World English Bible Jonathan said to David, “By Yahweh, the God of Israel, when I have sounded out my father about this time tomorrow, or the third day, behold, if there is good toward David, won’t I then send to you and disclose it to you?
1 Samuel 20:13
American King James The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do you evil, then I will show it you, and send you away, that you may go in peace: and the LORD be with you, as he has been with my father.
American Standard Version Jehovah do so to Jonathan, and more also, should it please my father to do thee evil, if I disclose it not unto thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and Jehovah be with thee, as he hath been with my father.
King James The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will show it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.
World English Bible Yahweh do so to Jonathan and more also, should it please my father to do you evil, if I don’t disclose it to you and send you away, that you may go in peace. May Yahweh be with you as he has been with my father.
1 Samuel 20:14
American King James And you shall not only while yet I live show me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not:
American Standard Version And thou shalt not only while yet I live show me the lovingkindness of Jehovah, that I die not;
King James And thou shalt not only while yet I live show me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not:
World English Bible You shall not only show me the loving kindness of Yahweh while I still live, that I not die;
1 Samuel 20:15
American King James But also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD has cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
American Standard Version but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever; no, not when Jehovah hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
King James But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
World English Bible but you shall also not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when Yahweh has cut off every one of the enemies of David from the surface of the earth.”
1 Samuel 20:16
American King James So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
American Standard Version So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, `saying', And Jehovah will require it at the hand of David's enemies.
King James So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
World English Bible So Jonathan made a covenant with David’s house, saying, “Yahweh will require it at the hand of David’s enemies.”
1 Samuel 20:17
American King James And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
American Standard Version And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
King James And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
World English Bible Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
1 Samuel 20:18
American King James Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and you shall be missed, because your seat will be empty.
American Standard Version Then Jonathan said unto him, To-morrow is the new moon: and thou wilt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
King James Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
World English Bible Then Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty.
1 Samuel 20:19
American King James And when you have stayed three days, then you shall go down quickly, and come to the place where you did hide yourself when the business was in hand, and shall remain by the stone Ezel.
American Standard Version And when thou hast stayed three days, thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.
King James And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.
World English Bible When you have stayed three days, go down quickly and come to the place where you hid yourself when this started, and remain by the stone Ezel.
1 Samuel 20:20
American King James And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
American Standard Version And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
King James And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
World English Bible I will shoot three arrows on its side, as though I shot at a mark.
1 Samuel 20:21
American King James And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say to the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of you, take them; then come you: for there is peace to you, and no hurt; as the LORD lives.
American Standard Version And, behold, I will send the lad, `saying', Go, find the arrows. If I say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee; take them, and come; for there is peace to thee and no hurt, as Jehovah liveth.
King James And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the LORD liveth.
World English Bible Behold, I will send the boy, saying, ‘Go, find the arrows!’ If I tell the boy, ‘Behold, the arrows are on this side of you. Take them;’ then come, for there is peace to you and no danger, as Yahweh lives.
1 Samuel 20:22
American King James But if I say thus to the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond you; go your way: for the LORD has sent you away.
American Standard Version But if I say thus unto the boy, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way; for Jehovah hath sent thee away.
King James 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.
World English Bible But if I say this to the boy, ‘Behold, the arrows are beyond you,’ then go your way, for Yahweh has sent you away.
1 Samuel 20:23
American King James And as touching the matter which you and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between you and me for ever.
American Standard Version And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, Jehovah is between thee and me for ever.
King James And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever.
World English Bible Concerning the matter which you and I have spoken of, behold, Yahweh is between you and me forever.”
1 Samuel 20:24
American King James So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.
American Standard Version So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat food.
King James So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.
World English Bible So David hid himself in the field. When the new moon had come, the king sat himself down to eat food.
1 Samuel 20:25
American King James And the king sat on his seat, as at other times, even on a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.
American Standard Version And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon the seat by the wall; and Jonathan stood up, and Abner sat by Saul's side: but David's place was empty.
King James And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.
World English Bible The king sat on his seat, as at other times, even on the seat by the wall; and Jonathan stood up, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, but David’s place was empty.
1 Samuel 20:26
American King James Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day: for he thought, Something has befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.
American Standard Version Nevertheless Saul spake not anything that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.
King James Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.
World English Bible Nevertheless Saul didn’t say anything that day, for he thought, “Something has happened to him. He is not clean. Surely he is not clean.”
1 Samuel 20:27
American King James And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said to Jonathan his son, Why comes not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?
American Standard Version And it came to pass on the morrow after the new moon, `which was' the second `day', that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to-day?
King James And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?
World English Bible On the next day after the new moon, the second day, David’s place was empty. Saul said to Jonathan his son, “Why didn’t the son of Jesse come to eat, either yesterday, or today?”
1 Samuel 20:28
American King James And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:
American Standard Version And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth-lehem:
King James And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Bethlehem:
World English Bible Jonathan answered Saul, “David earnestly asked permission of me to go to Bethlehem.
1 Samuel 20:29
American King James And he said, Let me go, I pray you; for our family has a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he has commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favor in your eyes, let me get away, I pray you, and see my brothers. Therefore he comes not to the king's table.
American Standard Version and he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me `to be there': and now, if I have found favor in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he is not come unto the king's table.
King James And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favor in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.
World English Bible He said, ‘Please let me go, for our family has a sacrifice in the city. My brother has commanded me to be there. Now, if I have found favor in your eyes, please let me go away and see my brothers.’ Therefore he has not come to the king’s table.”
1 Samuel 20:30
American King James Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said to him, You son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own confusion, and to the confusion of your mother's nakedness?
American Standard Version Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of a perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own shame, and unto the shame of thy mother's nakedness?
King James Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness?
World English Bible Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse rebellious woman, don’t I know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?
1 Samuel 20:31
American King James For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the ground, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Why now send and fetch him to me, for he shall surely die.
American Standard Version For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.
King James For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.
World English Bible For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you will not be established, nor will your kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die!”
1 Samuel 20:32
American King James And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, Why shall he be slain? what has he done?
American Standard Version And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore should he be put to death? what hath he done?
King James And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?
World English Bible Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”
1 Samuel 20:33
American King James And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
American Standard Version And Saul cast his spear at him to smite him; whereby Jonathan knew that is was determined of his father to put David to death.
King James And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
World English Bible Saul cast his spear at him to strike him. By this Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death.
1 Samuel 20:34
American King James So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.
American Standard Version So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.
King James So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.
World English Bible So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had treated him shamefully.
1 Samuel 20:35
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible In the morning, Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him.
1 Samuel 20:36
American King James And he said to his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
American Standard Version And he said unto his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
King James 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.
World English Bible He said to his boy, “Run, find now the arrows which I shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
1 Samuel 20:37
American King James And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond you?
American Standard Version And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?
King James And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?
World English Bible When the boy had come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the boy, and said, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?”
1 Samuel 20:38
American King James And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
American Standard Version And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
King James And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
World English Bible Jonathan cried after the boy, “Go fast! Hurry! Don’t delay!” Jonathan’s boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
1 Samuel 20:39
American King James But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
American Standard Version But the lad knew not anything: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
King James But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
World English Bible But the boy didn’t know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.
1 Samuel 20:40
American King James And Jonathan gave his artillery to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry them to the city.
American Standard Version And Jonathan gave his weapons unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.
King James And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.
World English Bible Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy, and said to him, “Go, carry them to the city.”
1 Samuel 20:41
American King James And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
American Standard Version And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of `a place' toward the South, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
King James And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
World English Bible As soon as the boy was gone, David arose out of the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times. They kissed one another and wept with one another, and David wept the most.
1 Samuel 20:42
American King James And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, for as much as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and you, and between my seed and your seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
American Standard Version And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah shall be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed, for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
King James And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
World English Bible Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have both sworn in Yahweh’s name, saying, ‘Yahweh is between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” He arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city.