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.”
1 Samuel 23:16-18
Christian Standard Bible
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.
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- 23:16 Lit and strengthened his hand
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