Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do for you.” New Living Translation “Tell me what I can do to help you,” Jonathan exclaimed. English Standard Version Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Berean Standard Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.” King James Bible Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. New King James Version So Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you yourself desire, I will do it for you.” New American Standard Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” NASB 1995 Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” NASB 1977 Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul says, I will do for you.” Amplified Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Christian Standard Bible Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” American Standard Version Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. Contemporary English Version Then Jonathan said, "Tell me what to do, and I'll do it." English Revised Version Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jonathan said to David, "I'll do whatever you say." Good News Translation Jonathan said, "I'll do anything you want." International Standard Version Jonathan told David, "Whatever you say, I'll do." NET Bible Jonathan replied to David, "Tell me what I can do for you." New Heart English Bible Then Jonathan said to David, "Whatever your soul desires, I will do for you." Webster's Bible Translation Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.” World English Bible Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jonathan says to David, “What does your soul [desire]? Command and I do it for you.” Young's Literal Translation And Jonathan saith to David, 'What doth thy soul say? -- and I do it for thee.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jonathan will say to David, What thy soul will say, and I will do for thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jonathan said to David: Whatsoever thy soul shall say to me, I will do for thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul will tell me, I will do for you.” New American Bible Jonathan then said to David, “I will do whatever you say.” New Revised Standard Version Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Jonathan said to David, Whatever you desire, I will do for you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jonathan said to David: “Whatever your soul says, I shall do for you!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said Jonathan unto David: 'What doth thy soul desire, that I should do it for thee?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jonathan said to David, What does thy soul desire, and what shall I do for thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan Helps David…3But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” 4Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.” 5So David told him, “Look, tomorrow is the New Moon, and I am supposed to dine with the king. Instead, let me go and hide in the field until the third evening from now.… 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 19:2 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. 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. 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. 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 44:33-34 Now please let your servant stay here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy. Let him return with his brothers. / For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the misery that would overwhelm him.” 2 Kings 4:13 and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:9-10 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 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.” 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. Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. Treasury of Scripture Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you. Whatsoever. Jump to Previous David Desire Desires Desireth I'll Jonathan Soul Want Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next David Desire Desires Desireth I'll Jonathan Soul Want Whatever Whatsoever1 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 Then Jonathan said to David Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David, the future king of Israel, shared a deep and covenantal friendship. This relationship is significant in the biblical narrative, highlighting themes of loyalty and divine providence. Jonathan's willingness to aid David, despite his father's animosity towards David, underscores the strength of their bond. This friendship is a model of selfless love and loyalty, reflecting the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor as oneself (Leviticus 19:18). Whatever you desire I will do for you Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and deep friendship with David, Jonathan plays a crucial role in protecting David from Saul's wrath. 2. David The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, David is fleeing from King Saul, who seeks to kill him out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 3. King Saul The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly paranoid and hostile towards David, seeing him as a threat to his reign. 4. The Covenant Jonathan and David share a covenantal friendship, marked by loyalty and mutual support, which is a central theme in this chapter. 5. Ramah A place where David seeks refuge with Samuel before meeting Jonathan to discuss Saul's intentions. Teaching Points The Power of Covenant FriendshipJonathan and David's relationship exemplifies the strength and commitment found in covenant friendships. Such relationships are built on trust, loyalty, and selflessness. Loyalty in the Face of Adversity Jonathan's willingness to help David, despite his father's opposition, teaches us about the importance of standing by our friends, even when it is difficult or risky. God's Provision through Relationships God often provides support and guidance through the people He places in our lives. Jonathan's role in David's life is a testament to God's provision through human relationships. Sacrificial Love Jonathan's actions reflect a Christ-like love that prioritizes the well-being of others above personal gain or safety. Trusting God's Plan Despite the danger, both Jonathan and David trust in God's plan for their lives. This trust is a model for us to rely on God's sovereignty, even in uncertain times. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13? Why does Saul's sudden rage toward Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:30-33 seem disproportionate and historically uncontextualized? Does the nature of Jonathan's covenant with David in 1 Samuel 20:16 present any inconsistencies with later depictions of Israelite covenants? How does 1 Samuel 19 reconcile with accounts in other sections of the Bible where David is portrayed as protected by divine power rather than subterfuge? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Jonathanיְהוֹנָתָ֖ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “Whatever מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what you נַפְשְׁךָ֖ (nap̄·šə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion desire, תֹּאמַ֥ר (tō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say I will do for you.” וְאֶֽעֱשֶׂה־ (wə·’e·‘ĕ·śeh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links 1 Samuel 20:4 NIV1 Samuel 20:4 NLT 1 Samuel 20:4 ESV 1 Samuel 20:4 NASB 1 Samuel 20:4 KJV 1 Samuel 20:4 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 20:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 20:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 20:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 20:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 20:4 Then said Jonathan to David Whatever your (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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