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. 1 Samuel 23:16 Lit strengthened his hand

16 Saul’s son Jonathan set out and came to David at Horesh; there he strengthened his hand through the Lord.[a](A) 17 He said to him, “Do not be afraid, for the hand of my father Saul shall not find you; you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be second to you; my father Saul also knows that this is so.”(B) 18 Then the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.(C)

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  1. 23.16 Gk Compare Q ms: MT God