16 Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith[a] in God,(A) 17 saying, “Don’t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. You yourself will be king over Israel,(B) and I’ll be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows it is true.”(C) 18 Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence.(D) Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 23:16 Lit and strengthened his hand

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.29
Save: $10.70 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $25.12
Save: $24.87 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, brown mountains
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, brown mountains
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $22.50
Save: $22.49 (50%)
CSB God Loves You Bible for Teens
CSB God Loves You Bible for Teens
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $4.29
Save: $5.70 (57%)
CSB Grace Bible for Kids, Hardcover (Dyslexia Friendly)
CSB Grace Bible for Kids, Hardcover (Dyslexia Friendly)
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $22.98
Save: $12.01 (34%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars