1 Samuel 23:16
So Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went unto David in the thicket,—and strengthened his hand in God;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:28But command thou Joshua and confirm him and embolden him,—for, he, shall pass over before this people, and, he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.
Nehemiah 2:18Then told I them, of the hand of my God, that, it, had been good upon me, as also of the words of the king, which he had spoken unto me,—so they said, We will arise and build! and they strengthened their hands right well.
Job 16:5I could make you determined, by my mouth, and then my lip-solace should restrain you.
Proverbs 27:17Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen ye the weak hands,—The trembling knees, make ye firm:
Luke 22:32But, I, have entreated for thee, that thy faith may not fail. And, thou, once thou hast turned, strengthen thy brethren.
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 →