Bible Strands
1 Samuel 20:35
In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jonathan proceeds to the field at the prearranged time to meet David, accompanied only by a young servant boy. The narrative moves from the previous day's tension to this scheduled rendezvous.
The words — The Hebrew מוֹעֵד (mo'ed) denotes a fixed or appointed time, marking the specific meeting Jonathan and David established. נַעַר (na'ar) refers to a young servant or boy who accompanies Jonathan to the field.
The thread — The appointed meeting location is first established in 1 Samuel 20:19, where David is instructed to hide near the stone Ezel. The concept of a set time also echoes in 2 Samuel 20:5 regarding deadlines for military summons.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize Jonathan's deliberate obedience to his promise despite Saul's hostility. It establishes the physical setup for the arrow signal that will soon confirm David's safety.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 20:19 When you have stayed three days, hurry down to the place you hid on the day this trouble began, and remain beside the stone Ezel.
- 2 Samuel 20:5 So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.