1 Samuel 23:16-18
Lexham English Bible
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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- 1 Samuel 23:16 Literally “he strengthened his hand”
- 1 Samuel 23:17 Literally “I shall be for you as second”
- 1 Samuel 23:18 Literally “cut”
1 Samuel 23:16-18
New American Standard Bible
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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- 1 Samuel 23:16 Lit strengthened his hand
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