1 Samuel 23:16 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Saul's son Jonathan came to David at Horesh. He strengthened David's faith in the LORD. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.

YLT:

And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,

1 Samuel 23:16 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 30:6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

Nehemiah 2:18 I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the king's words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, "Let us arise and build." So they put their hands to the good work. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

23:16 And strengthened - He comforted and supported him against all his fears, by minding him of God's infallible promises made to him, and his singular providence which hitherto had and still would be with him.

MHC:

23:14-18 David made no attempt against Saul; he kept God's way, waited God's time, and was content to secure himself in woods and wildernesses. Let it make us think the worse of this world, which often gives such bad treatment to its best men: let it make us long for that kingdom where goodness shall for ever be in glory, and holiness in honour. We find Jonathan comforting David. As a pious friend, he directed him to God, the Foundation of his comfort. As a self-denying friend, he takes pleasure in the prospect of David's advancement to the throne. As a constant friend, he renewed his friendship with him. Our covenant with God should be often renewed, and therein our communion with him kept up. If the converse of one friend, at one meeting, gives comfort and strengthens our hearts, what may not be expected from the continual supports and powerful love of the Saviour of sinners, the covenanted Friend of believers!

CONC:

David Encouraged Forest Hands Helped Horesh Jonathan Riseth Rose Saul Saul's Strength Strengthened Strengtheneth Strong Wood Woods

David Encouraged Hand Hands Helped Horesh Jonathan Riseth Rose Saul Saul's Strength Strengthened Strengtheneth Strong Wood

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