1 Samuel 23:17
He said to him, “Don’t be afraid, for the hand of Saul my father won’t find you; and you will be king over Israel, and I will be next to you; and Saul my father knows that also.”
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In Context
16Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:23Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. You will be safe with me.”
1 Samuel 24:21Swear now therefore to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house.”
Job 5:11so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, and make the feeble knees firm.
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 →