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Understanding 'Artillery'
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill clarify that the word translated as 'artillery' in some versions is an archaic term. The original Hebrew word simply means 'implements,' 'vessels,' or 'arms.' In this context, it refers to Jonathan's personal weapons: his bow, quiver, and arrows.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 20:40
19th Century
Bishop
His artillery. —Literally, his implements. The word “artillery,” expressive though it is, would hardly now be used in thi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 20:33–42
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 20:40
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad "His vessels" F12 or instruments; his arms, as the Targum, his qu…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 20:35–42
17th Century
Minister
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,…