37. When the boy got near the place where the arrow had landed, Jonathan shouted, “Isn't the arrow on past you?”
38. Jonathan shouted to him again, “Hurry up! Don't stop!”The boy picked up the arrows and brought them back to Jonathan,
39. but he had no idea about what was going on. Only Jonathan and David knew.
40. Jonathan gave his weapons to the boy and told him, “Take these back into town.”
41. After the boy had gone, David got up from beside the mound and bowed very low three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and cried, but David cried louder.
42. Jonathan said, “Take care of yourself. And remember, we have each asked the Lord to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise for ever.”David left and Jonathan went back to town.