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1 Samuel 23:16 · KJV

“And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”

— 1 Samuel 23:16

Verse 15

And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David {was} in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

Verse 17

And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

1 Samuel 23 — Context

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 thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

18

And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

Cross References

Isaiah 35:3-4

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

Hebrews 12:12-13

Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

Job 4:3-4

Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

2 Timothy 2:1

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. {grieved: Heb. bitter}

Luke 22:43

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

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