1 Samuel 23:16
And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
Majority Standard Bible
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
15While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
Nehemiah 2:18I 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.
Job 16:5But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
Proverbs 27:17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen 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 →