1 Samuel 23:17
And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you; and you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto you; and that also Saul my father knows.
Updated King James Version
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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 you with me, fear not: for he that seeks my life seeks your life: but with me you shall be in safeguard.
1 Samuel 24:21Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Job 5:11To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be 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 strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen all of you the weak hands, and confirm the feeble 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 →