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1 Samuel 20:40

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And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.
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1 Samuel 20:40

COMBINED MEANING

gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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artillery

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Weapons or instruments of war, especially a bow and arrows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

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lad

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A boy, youth, young male, or younger male servant or attendant.

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carry

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To bear, convey, support, lead, or transport from one place to another.

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39But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

40And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city.

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41And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.

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