1 Samuel 23:16-18
Legacy Standard Bible
16 So Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh and (A)strengthened his hand in God. 17 And he said to him, “(B)Do not be afraid, because the hand of Saul my father will not find you, and you will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you; and (C)Saul my father knows that also.” 18 So (D)the two of them cut a covenant before Yahweh; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
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1 Samuel 23:16-18
New English Translation
16 Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him[a] through God. 17 He said to him, “Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.” 18 When the two of them had made a covenant before the Lord, David stayed at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.
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- 1 Samuel 23:16 tn Heb “strengthened his hand.”
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