1 Samuel 20:10
1 Samuel 20:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father answer thee roughly?”
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Read Full Chapter →David asks how he will receive the warning if Saul reacts harshly to Jonathan.
What Does 1 Samuel 20:10 Mean?
David thinks ahead to the danger of communication itself. If Saul turns violent, Jonathan may not be able to reach David safely, and a careless messenger could betray the hiding place. The question is practical and wise: who shall tell me?
Even in friendship there are limits of safety, and David plans for them. His caution is not faithlessness but prudence, the wisdom that counts the cost and prepares the way. Trust in God and careful planning are not enemies; the faithful walk by both.
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What does 1 Samuel 20:10 mean?
David asks how he will receive the warning if Saul reacts harshly to Jonathan.