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1 Samuel 20:40

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

Jonathan gave his artillery - I believe this to be the only place in our language where the word artillery is not applied to cannon or ordnance. The original (כלי keley ) signifies simply instruments, and here means the bow, quiver, and arrows.

Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
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.
Saul, 1000 BCE
David's Flight from Saul