Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will shoot three arrows [to the] side as [if] I were shooting at a target.
New American Standard Bible
I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
King James Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Holman Bible
I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I’m aiming at a target.
International Standard Version
I'll shoot three arrows to the side of the rock as though I were shooting at a target.
A Conservative Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
American Standard Version
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
Amplified
I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a target.
Bible in Basic English
And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.
Darby Translation
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
Julia Smith Translation
And I will shoot three arrows of the side, to send to me for a mark.
King James 2000
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
Modern King James verseion
And I will shoot three arrows on the side, as though I shot at a mark.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And I will shoot three arrows by the one side thereof, as though I shot at a mark, and will send after a lad, and bid him go seek the arrows.
NET Bible
I will shoot three arrows near it, as though I were shooting at a target.
New Heart English Bible
I will shoot three arrows on its side, as though I shot at a mark.
The Emphasized Bible
And, as for me - three arrows to the side, will I shoot, - as though I shot at a mark.
Webster
And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
World English Bible
I will shoot three arrows on its side, as though I shot at a mark.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark;
Themes
Archery » Practiced by jonathan
Arrow » Shot by jonathan as a sign to david
Arrows » Discharged » At a mark for amusement
Interlinear
Yarah
Shalowsh
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 20:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Supports David Over Saul
19 On the third day you must go down quickly and go to the place where you hid yourself {on the day all this started} and remain beside the stone Ezel. 20 I will shoot three arrows [to the] side as [if] I were shooting at a target. 21 {Then} I will send [word to] my servant, 'Go, find the arrows!' If I clearly say to the boy, 'Look, the arrows [are] {on this side of you}; {bring} it,' then come, for [it means] peace for you. And there is no problem, {as Yahweh lives}.