1 Samuel 23:16
And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;
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In The King James Version
And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
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Deuteronomy 3:28But give my orders to Joshua, comforting him and making him strong; for he is to go over Jordan at the head of this people, and he will give them this land which you will see for their heritage.
Nehemiah 2:18Then I gave them an account of how the hand of my God was on me, helping me; and of the king's words which he had said to me. And they said, Let us get to work on the building. So they made their hands strong for the good work.
Job 16:5I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.
Proverbs 27:17Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
Isaiah 35:3Make strong the feeble hands, give support to the shaking knees.
Luke 22:32But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned again, make your brothers strong.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 23:15-19
David in the Wilderness of Ziph. ( b. c. 1057.) 14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood. 16 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 17 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find… Read the whole commentary →