Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Never!” Jonathan said. “If I had the least inkling that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you?” New Living Translation “Never!” Jonathan exclaimed. “You know that if I had the slightest notion my father was planning to kill you, I would tell you at once.” English Standard Version And Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! If I knew that it was determined by my father that harm should come to you, would I not tell you?” Berean Standard Bible “Never!” Jonathan replied. “If I ever found out that my father had evil intentions against you, would I not tell you?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version But Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I knew certainly that evil was determined by my father to come upon you, then would I not tell you?” New American Standard Bible Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I in fact learn that my father has decided to inflict harm on you, would I not inform you?” NASB 1995 Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I should indeed learn that evil has been decided by my father to come upon you, then would I not tell you about it?” NASB 1977 And Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I should indeed learn that evil has been decided by my father to come upon you, then would I not tell you about it?” Legacy Standard Bible And Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I should indeed come to know that evil has been decided by my father to come upon you, then would I not tell you about it?” Amplified Bible Jonathan said, “Far be it from [happening to] you! In fact, if I indeed learn that my father has decided to harm you, would I not tell you about it?” Christian Standard Bible “No! ” Jonathan responded. “If I ever find out my father has evil intentions against you, wouldn’t I tell you about it? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible “No!” Jonathan responded. “If I ever find out my father has evil intentions against you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?” American Standard Version And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? Contemporary English Version "Don't worry," Jonathan said. "If I find out that my father wants to kill you, I'll certainly let you know." English Revised Version And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jonathan answered, "That's unthinkable! If I knew for sure that my father had decided to harm you, I would have told you about it." Good News Translation "Don't even think such a thing!" Jonathan answered. "If I knew for sure that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn't I tell you?" International Standard Version "Nonsense!" Jonathan replied. "If I actually knew that my father intended evil against you, wouldn't I tell you about it?" Majority Standard Bible ?Never!? Jonathan replied. ?If I ever found out that my father had evil intentions against you, would I not tell you?? NET Bible Jonathan said, "Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn't I tell you about it?" New Heart English Bible Jonathan said, "Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn't I tell you that?" Webster's Bible Translation And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil is determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? World English Bible Jonathan said, “Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn’t I tell you that?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jonathan says, “Far be it from you! For I certainly do not know that the evil has been determined by my father to come on you, and I do not declare it to you.” Young's Literal Translation And Jonathan saith, 'Far be it from thee! for I certainly do not know that the evil hath been determined by my father to come upon thee, and I do not declare it to thee.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jonathan will say, Far be it to thee: that if knowing, I shall know that evil was finished with my father to come upon thee, shall I not announce it to thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jonathan said: Far be this from thee: for if I should certainly know that evil is determined by my father against thee, I could do no otherwise than tell thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jonathan said: “May this be far from you. For certainly, if I ever realized that any wickedness was determined by my father against you, I would not be able to do anything other than report it to you.” New American Bible But Jonathan answered: “Not I! If ever I find out that my father is determined to harm you, I will certainly let you know.” New Revised Standard Version Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! If I knew that it was decided by my father that evil should come upon you, would I not tell you?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jonathan said, God forbid; for if I knew of a certainty that evil were determined by my father to come upon you, then I would come to you and tell you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jonathan said: “God forbid it to you, because if I will know that evil is determined from the presence of my father, I shall come to you and I shall show you!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jonathan said: 'Far be it from thee; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee? Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jonathan said, That be far from thee: for if I surely know that evil is determined by my father to come upon thee, although it should not be against thy cities, I will tell thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan Helps David…8Therefore deal faithfully with your servant, for you have brought me into a covenant with you before the LORD. If there is iniquity in me, then kill me yourself; why should you bring me to your father?” 9“Never!” Jonathan replied. “If I ever found out that my father had evil intentions against you, would I not tell you?” Cross References 1 Samuel 18:3-4 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. / And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. 1 Samuel 19:1-2 Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / so 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. 1 Samuel 23:16-18 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. 2 Samuel 9:1 Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Genesis 31:49 It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. John 15:13-15 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Treasury of Scripture And Jonathan said, Far be it from you: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then would not I tell it you? then would 1 Samuel 20:38,42 And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master… 1 Samuel 19:2 But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: Jump to Previous Certainty Decided Declare Designing Determined Evil Harm Indeed Jonathan Learn Thought Word Wouldn'tJump to Next Certainty Decided Declare Designing Determined Evil Harm Indeed Jonathan Learn Thought Word Wouldn't1 Samuel 20 1. David consults with Jonathan for his safety11. Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath 18. Jonathan's token to David 23. Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan 35. Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David Never! The Hebrew word here is "ḥālîlâ," which conveys a strong sense of prohibition or rejection. It is often used to express a moral or ethical impossibility. Jonathan's use of this word underscores his deep commitment to David and his moral integrity. In the context of ancient Israel, where loyalty to one's family was paramount, Jonathan's emphatic rejection of any harm coming to David highlights his understanding of divine justice and covenant loyalty, which transcends even familial bonds. Jonathan replied If I ever found out my father has evil intentions against you would I not tell you? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Never!”חָלִ֣ילָה (ḥā·lî·lāh) Interjection | third person feminine singular Strong's 2486: For, a profaned thing, far be it! Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites replied. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I ever found out יָדֹ֣עַ (yā·ḏō·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3045: To know my father אָבִי֙ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father has evil הָרָעָ֜ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil intentions כָלְתָ֨ה (ḵā·lə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent against you, עָלֶ֔יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against would I not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no tell you?” אַגִּ֥יד (’ag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous Links 1 Samuel 20:9 NIV1 Samuel 20:9 NLT 1 Samuel 20:9 ESV 1 Samuel 20:9 NASB 1 Samuel 20:9 KJV 1 Samuel 20:9 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 20:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 20:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 20:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 20:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 20:9 Jonathan said Far be it from you (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |