1 Samuel 20:39

But the boy didn’t know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

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WEBBE

But the boy didn’t know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

BSB

But the boy did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement.

KJV

But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

ASV

But the lad knew not anything: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

BBE

But the boy had no idea what was going on; only Jonathan and David had knowledge of it.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 35–42

The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more deplorable, for David was leaving all his comforts, even those of God's sanctuary. Christians need not sorrow, as men without hope; but being one with Christ, they are one with each other, and will meet in his presence ere long, to part no more; to meet where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.

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