1 Samuel 23:16 “And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his h…”

1 Samuel 23:16

And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

World English Bible

Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.

American Standard Version

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ionathan Sauls sonne arose and went to Dauid into the wood, and comforted him in God,

Darby Translation

And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,

Bible in Basic English

And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;

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Cross references

“strengthened”

2 Timothy 2:1 Ephesians 6:10 Luke 22:32 Luke 22:43 Nehemiah 2:18 Proverbs 27:9

2 Timothy 2:1 · BSB

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Luke 22:32 · BSB

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Luke 22:43 · BSB

Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Nehemiah 2:18 · BSB

I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Proverbs 27:9 · BSB

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.

Also

1 Samuel 30:6

1 Samuel 30:6 · BSB

And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.

17saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.”

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