Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.
New American Standard Bible
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and
King James Version
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Holman Bible
Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God,
International Standard Version
Saul's son Jonathan got up and went to David at Horesh, and he encouraged him to trust in God.
A Conservative Version
And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the forest, and strengthened his hand in God.
American Standard Version
And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Amplified
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and
Bible in Basic English
And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;
Darby Translation
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jonathan, son of Saul, will rise and go to David to the thicket, and he will strengthen his hand in God.
King James 2000
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the forest, and strengthened his hand in God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So Jonathan the son of Saul got up and went to David [at] Horesh, and {encouraged him} through God.
Modern King James verseion
And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jonathan Saul's son arose and went to David to the thicket, and strengthened him in God,
New Heart English Bible
Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
The Emphasized Bible
So Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went unto David in the thicket, - and strengthened his hand in God;
Webster
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
World English Bible
Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,
Themes
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Jonathan
David » King of israel » Goes to the wilderness of ziph, is betrayed to saul
David » King of israel » Makes second covenant with jonathan
Forests » Were places of refuge
Friendship » Instances of » David and jonathan
Jonathan » Son of saul » Love of, for david
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Renewed Covenant
15 David realized that Saul had come out to seek his life; at that time David was in Horesh in the desert of Ziph. 16 Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God. 17 He said to him, "Don't be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this."
Phrases
Cross References
Nehemiah 2:18
Then I related to them how the good hand of my God was on me and what the king had said to me. Then they replied, "Let's begin rebuilding right away!" So they readied themselves for this good project.
Deuteronomy 3:28
Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."
1 Samuel 30:6
David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the Lord his God.
Job 4:3-4
Look, you have instructed many; you have strengthened feeble hands.
Job 16:5
But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two people are better than one, because they can reap more benefit from their labor.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the hands that have gone limp, steady the knees that shake!
Ezekiel 13:22
This is because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (although I have not grieved him), and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil conduct and preserve his life.
Luke 22:32
but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
Luke 22:43
[Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
2 Timothy 2:1
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees,