Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
He said to him, "Do not be afraid, for the hand of my father Saul will not find you. You will be king over Israel, and {I will be second to you}. My father Saul knows [this] also."
New American Standard Bible
Thus he said to him, “
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
saying, “Don’t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. You yourself will be king over Israel,
International Standard Version
Jonathan told him, "Don't be afraid. My father Saul won't find you, and you will be king over Israel. I'll be your second-in-command. My father Saul also knows this."
A Conservative Version
And he said to him, Fear not, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee. And thou shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee. And that, Saul my father also knows.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
He said to him, “Do not be afraid; the hand of my father Saul will not find you. You will be king over Israel and I will be second in command to you; my father Saul knows this too.”
Bible in Basic English
And said to him, Have no fear, for Saul my father will not get you into his power; and you will be king of Israel, and I will be by your side, and my father Saul is certain of this.
Darby Translation
And he said to him, Fear not; for the hand of Saul my father will not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee; and that also Saul my father knows.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say to him, Thou shalt not fear, for Saul's, my father's hand, shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be to thee for the second; and also Saul my father knew this
King James 2000
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.
Modern King James verseion
And he said to him, Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. And you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. And my father Saul knows that also.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and 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 must be next unto thee: And Saul my father thereto knoweth that it shall be so."
NET Bible
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."
New Heart English Bible
He said to him, "Do not be afraid; for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you; and you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you; and that also Saul my father knows."
The Emphasized Bible
and said unto him, - Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee, but, thou, shalt become king over Israel, and, I, shall be, next, unto thee, yea and, Saul my father, knoweth this.
Webster
And he said to him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou wilt be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
World English Bible
He said to him, "Don't be afraid; for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you; and you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you; and that also Saul my father knows."
Youngs Literal Translation
and saith unto him, 'Fear not, for the hand of Saul my father doth not find thee, and thou dost reign over Israel, and I am to thee for second, and also so knoweth Saul my father.'
Themes
David » King of israel » Goes to the wilderness of ziph, is betrayed to saul
David » King of israel » Makes second covenant with jonathan
Friendship » Instances of » David and jonathan
Jonathan » Son of saul » Love of, for david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Interlinear
Yare'
Yad
'ab
אב
'ab
father, chief, families, desire, fatherless , forefathers , patrimony, prince, principal
Usage: 1214
Matsa'
Malak
Mishneh
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Renewed Covenant
16 So Jonathan the son of Saul got up and went to David [at] Horesh, and {encouraged him} through God. 17 He said to him, "Do not be afraid, for the hand of my father Saul will not find you. You will be king over Israel, and {I will be second to you}. My father Saul knows [this] also." 18 Then the two of them {made} a covenant before Yahweh. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went to his house.
Cross References
1 Samuel 20:31
For {as long as} the son of Jesse [is] alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established! So then, send and bring him to me, for {he will surely die}!"
1 Samuel 24:20
So now then, look, I know that you will certainly be king and the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.
Isaiah 54:17
Every weapon formed against you shall not succeed, and you shall declare guilty every tongue [that] rises against you for judgment. This [is] the inheritance of the servants of Yahweh, and their {legal right} from me," {declares} Yahweh.
Hebrews 13:6
So then, we can say with confidence, "The Lord [is] my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?"
Job 5:11-15
to set [the] lowly on high, and [those] mourning are lifted to safety.
Psalm 27:1-3
Yahweh [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Yahweh [is] the refuge of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 46:1-2
God [is] our refuge and strength, a very sufficient help in troubles.
Psalm 91:1-2
[One who] lives in the secret place of the Most High will lodge in the shadow of Shaddai.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength, and for his children, there will be refuge.
Proverbs 19:21
Many plans [are] in the heart of a man, but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.
Isaiah 41:10
You must not fear, for I [am] with you; you must not be afraid, for I [am] your God. I will strengthen you, indeed I will help you, indeed I will take hold of you with the right hand of my salvation.
Isaiah 41:14
You must not fear, O worm of Jacob; people of Israel, I myself, I will help you," {declares} Yahweh, "and your redeemer [is] the holy one of Israel.
Luke 12:32
"Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
Acts 5:39
But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him.
Acts 28:16
And when we entered into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who was guarding him.
Romans 15:24
whenever I travel to Spain. For I hope [while I] am passing through to see you and to be sent on my way by you, whenever I have first enjoyed your [company] for a while.