1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, the son of Saul, rose up and went to David in the woods, and he strengthened his hands in God. And he said to him:

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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.

In Context

15And David saw that Saul had gone out, so that he might seek his life. Now David was in the desert of Ziph, in the woods.

17“Do not be afraid. For the hand of my father, Saul, will not find you. And you shall reign over Israel. And I will be second to you. And even my father knows this.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 3:28Instruct Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him. For he shall go before this people, and he shall distribute to them the land that you will see.’

Nehemiah 2:18And I revealed to them how the hand of my God was with me for good, and the words of the king, which he had spoken to me. And I said: “Let us rise up, and build.” And their hands were strengthened for good.

Job 16:5I would also comfort you with speeches and would wag my head over you.

Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees!

Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, so that your faith may not fail, and so that you, once converted, may confirm your brothers.”

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 →

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