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1 Samuel 20:36

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And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

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  1. 1 Samuel 20:34

    So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.

  2. 1 Samuel 20:35

    And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.

  3. 1 Samuel 20:37

    And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?

  4. 1 Samuel 20:38

    And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan’s lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.

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