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Jonathan cried after the boy, Go fast! Hurry! Don`t delay! Jonathan`s boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
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Urgency for a Private Farewell
Commentators explain that Jonathan's cry to the boy to "make speed, haste, stay not" was a deliberate strategy. He needed to dismiss the servant quickly to ensure he could have a private, unwitnessed farewell with David, who was about to emerge from hiding. This highlights Jonathan's careful planning and deep desire for a final, personal moment with his friend.
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19th Century
Anglican
Make speed, haste, stay not. —Although Jonathan, of course, trusted the youth (probably an armour-bearer) who was with him to a certain ex…
Baptist
Behold the love of Jonathan and David! Here was a brother born for adversity, who clung to his friend in the day of danger, and even jeopardized hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jonathan cried after the lad, make speed, haste, stay not But bring the arrows to him directly, that he mig…
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Presbyterian
The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more lamentable, for David was leaving all his comforts,…
