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1 Samuel 23:16-18
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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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1 Samuel 23:16-18
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16 So Jonathan the son of Saul got up and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him[a] through God. 17 He said to him, “Do not be afraid, for the hand of my father Saul will not find you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.[b] My father Saul knows this also.” 18 Then the two of them made[c] a covenant before Yahweh. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went to his house.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 23:16 Literally “he strengthened his hand”
  2. 1 Samuel 23:17 Literally “I shall be for you as second”
  3. 1 Samuel 23:18 Literally “cut”
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