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1 Samuel 20:38

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

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 20:38 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

Make speed. Compare v. 22. These words were added to impress upon David the extreme gravity of the situation.

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