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1 Samuel 20:22

1 Samuel 20:22
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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But if I say thus unto the young man, behold, the arrows are beyond thee,.... Being shot to a greater distance than…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:9-23

Here, I. Jonathan protests his fidelity to David in his distress. Notwithstanding the strong confidence David had in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the young man The stripling, as in 1Sa 17:56.

the Lord hath sent thee away Bids thee depart. Jonathan is prepared to…

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