1 Samuel 20:20

And I will shoot three arrowes on the side thereof, as though I shot at a marke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"I will shoot three arrows to the side, as though I shot at a target.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And on the third day I will send arrows from my bow against its side as if at a mark.
- Basic English Bible

And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
- Darby Bible

And I will shoot three arrows on the side of it, as though I shot at a mark.
- Webster's Bible

I will shoot three arrows on its side, as though I shot at a mark.
- World English Bible

`And I shoot three of the arrows at the side, sending out for myself at a mark;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And I will shoot three arrows to the side-ward, as though I shot at a mark.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 20:20

20:19 Was in hand - When this same business which now they were treating about, was in agitation formerly; namely, to discover Saul's mind and purpose towards him, chap.#19:2|,3. Ezel - By that stone which directs travellers in the way; namely, in some cave, or convenient place, which was near it.

20:21 I will send - I will send him out before I shoot, to find out, and take up the arrows which I shall shoot. And I shall shoot them either short of him, or beyond him, as I shall see occasion.