1 Samuel 23:17
And he said to him, Fear not; for the hand of Saul my father will not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee; and that also Saul my father knows.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
16And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:23Abide with me, fear not; for he that seeks my life seeks thy life; for with me thou art in safe keeping.
1 Samuel 24:21Swear now therefore to me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Job 5:11Setting up on high those that are low; and mourners are exalted to prosperity.
Psalms 46:1{To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. On Alamoth. A song.} God is our refuge and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.
Proverbs 14:26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands and confirm the tottering knees.
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 →