1 Samuel 23:16
Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
World English 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
15David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph in the woods.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see.”
Nehemiah 2:18I told them about the hand of my God which was good on me, and also about the king’s words that he had spoken to me. They said, “Let’s rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.
Job 16:5but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, and make the feeble knees firm.
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish 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 →