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1 Samuel 23:16-18
21st Century King James Version
1 Samuel 23:16-18
21st Century King James Version
16 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
17 And he said unto him, “Fear not, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee. And thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.”
18 And the two made a covenant before the Lord; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
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1 Samuel 23:16-18
American Standard Version
1 Samuel 23:16-18
American Standard Version
16 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into [a]the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 17 And he said unto him, Fear not; for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. 18 And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in [b]the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
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- 1 Samuel 23:16 Or, Horesh
- 1 Samuel 23:18 Or, Horesh
1 Samuel 23:16-18
New International Version
1 Samuel 23:16-18
New International Version
16 And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength(A) in God. 17 “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king(B) over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.” 18 The two of them made a covenant(C) before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.
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