1 Samuel 23:16-18
New Living Translation
16 Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 17 “Don’t be afraid,” Jonathan reassured him. “My father will never find you! You are going to be the king of Israel, and I will be next to you, as my father, Saul, is well aware.” 18 So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.
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1 Samuel 23:16-18
International Standard Version
16 Saul’s son Jonathan got up and went to David at Horesh, and he encouraged him to trust[a] in God. 17 Jonathan told him, “Don’t be afraid. My father Saul won’t find you, and you will be king over Israel. I’ll be your second-in-command. My father Saul also knows this.” 18 The two of them made a covenant[b] in the Lord’s presence. David remained at Horesh while Jonathan went home.
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- 1 Samuel 23:16 Lit. he strengthened his hand
- 1 Samuel 23:18 Or agreement
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