And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
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Verse 33 is found in chapter 20 of 1 Samuel. Saul discovers David’s absence, and his anger toward Jonathan reveals how deeply rivalry has dominated his perception. He even insults his own son and demands that he hand David over. Jonathan defends David by reminding Saul that David has done nothing deserving death. Saul’s reaction shows that fear of a potential rival has destroyed his family and political judgment. Jonathan, by contrast, maintains a moral perspective that recognizes David’s innocence above the king’s pressure.
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Compare 1 Samuel 20:33 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da schoß Saul den Spieß nach ihm, daß er ihn spießte. Da merkte Jonathan, daß bei seinem Vater gänzlich beschlossen war, David zu töten,
Entonces Saúl le arrojó una lanza por herirlo: de donde entendió Jonathán que su padre estaba determinado a matar a David.
Saúl le arrojó la lanza para herirlo. Entonces Jonatán comprendió que su padre estaba decidido a matar a David.
Et Saül dirigea sa lance contre lui, pour le frapper. Jonathan comprit que c'était chose résolue chez son père que de faire mourir David.
E Saulle lanciò la sua lancia contro a lui, per ferirlo. Allora Gionatan conobbe ch’era cosa determinata da suo padre di far morire Davide.
Então Saul atirou-lhe com a lança, para o ferir; assim entendeu Jônatas que já seu pai tinha determinado matar a Davi.
掃羅 向 約拿單 擲槍要刺他, 約拿單 就知道他父親決意要殺死 大衛 。
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