1 Samuel 19:3
New International Version
I will go out and stand with my father in the field where you are. I’ll speak to him about you and will tell you what I find out.”

New Living Translation
I’ll ask my father to go out there with me, and I’ll talk to him about you. Then I’ll tell you everything I can find out.”

English Standard Version
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father about you. And if I learn anything I will tell you.”

Berean Standard Bible
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.”

King James Bible
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

New King James Version
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you. Then what I observe, I will tell you.”

New American Standard Bible
And as for me, I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are hiding, and I will speak with my father about you; and whatever I find out, I will tell you.”

NASB 1995
“I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you; if I find out anything, then I will tell you.”

NASB 1977
“And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you; if I find out anything, then I shall tell you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you; what I perceive, I will tell you.”

Amplified Bible
As for me, I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you, and if I learn anything, then I will tell you.”

Christian Standard Bible
I’ll go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are and talk to him about you. When I see what he says, I’ll tell you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I’ll go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are and talk to him about you. When I see what he says, I’ll tell you.”

American Standard Version
and I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and if I see aught, I will tell thee.

English Revised Version
and I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and if I see aught, I will tell thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I'll go out and stand beside my father in the field where you'll be. I'll speak with my father about you. If I find out anything, I'll tell you."

Good News Translation
I will go and stand by my father in the field where you are hiding, and I will speak to him about you. If I find out anything, I will let you know."

International Standard Version
I'll go out and stand by my father in the field where you are. I'll speak to my father about you. If I find out what he intends to do, I'll tell you."

Majority Standard Bible
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.?

NET Bible
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know."

New Heart English Bible
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will talk with my father about you; and if I see anything, I will tell you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

World English Bible
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will talk with my father about you; and if I see anything, I will tell you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I go out, and have stood by the side of my father in the field where you [are], and I speak of you to my father, and have seen what [is coming], and have declared [it] to you.”

Young's Literal Translation
and I -- I go out, and have stood by the side of my father in the field where thou art, and I speak of thee unto my father, and have seen what is coming, and have declared to thee.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will go forth and stand by the hand of my father in the field where thou art there, and I will speak of thee to my father; and what I shall see I will announce to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art: and I will speak of thee to my father, and whatsoever I shall see, I will tell thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then I, going out, will be standing beside my father in the field, where you will be. And I will speak about you to my father. And whatever I see, I will report to you.”

New American Bible
I, however, will go out and stand beside my father in the countryside where you are, and will speak to him about you. If I learn anything, I will let you know.”

New Revised Standard Version
I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father about you; if I learn anything I will tell you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father concerning you; and I will see what is on his mind, and I will tell you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I, behold, I am going out and will stand on the side of my father in the field in which you are, and I shall speak about you to my father and I shall see what is in his mind and I shall show you”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will speak with my father of thee; and if I see aught, I will tell thee.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will go forth, and stand near my father in the field where thou shalt be, and I will speak concerning thee to my father; and I will see what his answer may be, and I will tell thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul Attempts to Kill David
2so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. 3I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.” 4Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you.…

Cross References
Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Genesis 37:18-20
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him. / “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. / “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

John 7:1
After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.

Acts 9:24
but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Genesis 27:41-42
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” / When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you.

Matthew 26:4
and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.

Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.

Luke 22:2
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

Acts 23:12-15
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...

2 Samuel 17:1-3
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.”

Jeremiah 11:19
For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.”

John 11:53
So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will commune with my father of you; and what I see, that I will tell you.

what I see

1 Samuel 20:9,13
And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? …

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I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are
This phrase indicates Jonathan's intention to mediate between his father, King Saul, and David. The field setting suggests a private and neutral location, away from the palace's political tensions. Fields were common meeting places in ancient Israel, often used for discussions and agreements (Ruth 4:1-11). Jonathan's willingness to stand beside his father shows his loyalty to both Saul and David, highlighting his role as a peacemaker. This act of mediation reflects the biblical principle of seeking peace and reconciliation (Matthew 5:9).

so I can ask about you
Jonathan's plan to inquire about David shows his commitment to understanding Saul's intentions. This reflects the biblical theme of seeking truth and wisdom (Proverbs 2:2-5). Jonathan's approach is cautious and strategic, aiming to protect David while respecting his father's authority. The act of asking also signifies the importance of communication and discernment in resolving conflicts, a principle echoed in James 1:19.

And if I find out anything, I will tell you.
Jonathan's promise to inform David demonstrates his loyalty and friendship, which is a central theme in their relationship (1 Samuel 18:1-4). This assurance of transparency and honesty is crucial in building trust, a value emphasized throughout Scripture (Proverbs 27:6). Jonathan's actions foreshadow the protective and intercessory role of Christ, who reveals truth and mediates on behalf of believers (Hebrews 7:25).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jonathan
The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is known for his loyalty and integrity, often acting as a mediator between his father and David.

2. David
The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point, he is a servant in Saul's court and a target of Saul's jealousy and wrath.

3. Saul
The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly paranoid and hostile towards David, seeing him as a threat to his throne.

4. The Field
A neutral and open space where Jonathan plans to speak with Saul, symbolizing transparency and honesty in his intentions.

5. The Event
Jonathan's plan to mediate between Saul and David, demonstrating his commitment to truth and peace.
Teaching Points
The Role of a Peacemaker
Jonathan exemplifies the role of a peacemaker, showing the importance of seeking reconciliation and understanding in conflicts.

Loyalty and Integrity
Jonathan's actions demonstrate the value of loyalty and integrity, even when it requires standing against one's own family for the sake of righteousness.

Courage in Advocacy
Speaking truth to power requires courage, as Jonathan risks his father's wrath to protect David.

The Power of Mediation
Mediation can be a powerful tool in resolving conflicts, emphasizing the need for honest communication and empathy.

Trust in God's Plan
Despite the danger, Jonathan trusts in God's plan for David, reminding us to have faith in God's sovereignty over our lives.(3) In the field.--No doubt some garden or quiet place, whither the king was in the habit of resorting with his friends and counsellors.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will
וַאֲנִ֨י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

go out
אֵצֵ֜א (’ê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

and stand
וְעָמַדְתִּ֣י (wə·‘ā·maḏ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

beside
לְיַד־ (lə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

my father
אָבִ֗י (’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1: Father

in the field
בַּשָּׂדֶה֙ (baś·śā·ḏeh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

where
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you [are],
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

so I
וַאֲנִ֕י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

can ask
אֲדַבֵּ֥ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

about you.
בְּךָ֖ (bə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

And if I find out
וְרָאִ֥יתִי (wə·rā·’î·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

anything,
מָ֖ה (māh)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

I will tell
וְהִגַּ֥דְתִּי (wə·hig·gaḏ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

you.”
לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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