Translations
Modern
Jonathan answered, “David urgently requested my permission to go to Bethlehem,
Traditional
And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth–lehem:
Literal
And Jonathan answered Saul, “David urgently requested from me to go to Bethlehem,
Latin
Responditque Jonathas Sauli: Rogavit me obnixe ut iret in Bethlehem,
Original
Hebrew
English
Jonathan answered, “David urgently requested my permission to go to Bethlehem,
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
David Jeroboam I Jonathan Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth
Glossary
Topics
Arrow: Shot by Jonathan As a Sign to David Jealousy: Saul, of David Symbols and Similitudes: Bow-Shot by Jonathan