1 Samuel 20:38

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

ثُمَّ صَرَخَ يُونَاثَانُ: «أسرِعْ! تَحَرَّكْ، لَا تَبْقَ حَيْثُ أنْتَ.» فَالتَقَطَ الصَّبِيُّ السِّهَامَ وَعَادَ بِهَا إلَى سَيِّدِهِ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Jonathan is telling his young helper to hurry and gather the arrows he shot. Jonathan wants his helper to come back quickly. The helper listens and brings the arrows back to Jonathan.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game with your friend where you throw a ball really far. Your friend needs to get the ball back quickly so you can keep playing. Just like that, Jonathan is throwing arrows and telling his helper to get them fast so they can keep their plan going.

Historical Background

The book of 1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 930-730 BCE. It tells the story of the Israelite monarchy and is addressed to the Israelites. This verse is part of the story where Jonathan and David are trying to communicate in secret.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine you're working on a project with a friend and need to keep things secret from others. Like Jonathan, you might need to use creative ways to communicate and make sure your messages are delivered quickly and safely.

Topics

• friendship
• loyalty
• communication
• strategic thinking
• secret keeping
• obedience

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 18:1-4
• 1 Samuel 23:15-18
• Romans 12:10
• John 15:13
• Proverbs 27:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Jonathan need to hurry?

Jonathan needs to hurry because he and David are communicating in secret, and any delay could alert others to their plans.

What is the significance of the arrows?

The arrows are a way for Jonathan to communicate a message to David. They are a coded method to pass information safely in a situation where they cannot speak openly.

What does this verse teach about friendship?

This verse shows the depth of Jonathan and David's friendship. Jonathan is willing to take risks and use clever methods to communicate with David and support him.

How can this verse be applied in daily life?

In daily life, this verse can remind us of the importance of loyalty and creativity in communication, especially when we need to support our friends in challenging situations.