1 Samuel 20:41

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

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

And 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.

42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.
KJV
And 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.
WEB
As soon as the boy was gone, David arose out of the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times. They kissed one another and wept with one another, and David wept the most.
ASV
And 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.
DARBY
The lad went, and David arose from the side of 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.
BLB
The boy had gone, and David arose from the side at the south, and he fell on his nostrils to the ground, and he bowed down three times. And they kissed one another, and they wept one with another. But David did so more.
ÅB
Da gutten var kommet dit, kom David fram på sydsiden [av steinen[^4]], og han falt på sitt ansikt til jorden og bøyde seg tre ganger; og de kysset hverandre og gråt sammen, og David storgråt.
OTB
Da gutten hadde gått, reiste David seg fra sørsiden og falt på sitt ansikt til jorden, og bøyde seg tre ganger. Og de kysset hverandre og gråt sammen, men David gråt mer.
B1930
Da gutten var kommet dit, kom David frem på sydsiden [av stenen], og han falt på sitt ansikt til jorden og bøide sig tre ganger; og de kysset hverandre og gråt sammen, og David storgråt. / < sml. 1SA 20, 19.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Genesis 29:11

    And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.

    Read in context
  • 1 Samuel 18:3

    Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

    Read in context
  • 2 Samuel 19:39

    And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.

    Read in context
  • 2 Samuel 9:6

    Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

    Read in context
  • 1 Samuel 10:1

    Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?

    Read in context
  • 2 Samuel 1:26

    I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

    Read in context
  • Genesis 29:13

    And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

    Read in context
  • Genesis 43:28

    And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

    Read in context