16 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, set out and went to David at Horesh, and [a](A)encouraged him in God. 17 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 in command to you; and (C)Saul my father knows that as well.” 18 So (D)the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; and David stayed at Horesh, while Jonathan went to his house.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 23:16 Lit strengthened his hand

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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