40 Then Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and said, "Go, carry them back to town."
40 And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, "Go and carry them to the city."
40 Jonathan gave his quiver and bow to the boy and sent him back to town.
40 Then Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, "Go, carry them to the city."
40 Then Jonathan gave his bow and arrows to the boy and told him to take them back to town.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:40
Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:35-42
(Read 1 Samuel 20:35-42)
The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more deplorable, for David was leaving all his comforts, even those of God's sanctuary. Christians need not sorrow, as men without hope; but being one with Christ, they are one with each other, and will meet in his presence ere long, to part no more; to meet where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.