1 Samuel 20:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jonathan sends the boy back to the city with his weapons, clearing the way to meet David.
What Does 1 Samuel 20:40 Mean?
Jonathan hands his weapons, his bow and arrows, to the boy and sends him back to the city. With the unwitting witness gone, the field is finally clear for the two friends to meet face to face, however briefly and dangerously.
Jonathan empties his hands of arms to open them for farewell. The instruments of the signal are sent away so that love can have its moment unguarded. There are partings that must be made in secret and at risk, and faithful hearts will seize even a stolen moment to say goodbye.
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What does 1 Samuel 20:40 mean?
Jonathan sends the boy back to the city with his weapons, clearing the way to meet David.