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1 Samuel 20:38

1 Samuel 20:38
And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows , and came to his master.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Jonathan cried after the lad, make speed, haste, stay not,.... But bring the arrows to him directly, that he might…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Make speed, haste, stay not - Though these words appear to be addressed to the lad, yet they were spoken to David,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:35-42

Here is, 1. Jonathan's faithful performance of his promise to give David notice of the success of his dangerous…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the arrows It is implied that the three arrows agreed upon were shot, but the narrator does not think it necessary to…

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