Parallel Verses
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,
NET Bible
Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through 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
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Renewed Covenant
15
David was afraid because Saul had come to kill him at Horesh in the desert of Ziph.
16 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and
Phrases
Cross References
Nehemiah 2:18
Then I gave them an account of how the hand of my God was on me, helping me. I told them of the king's words he said to me. They said: Let us get to work on the building. So they made their hands strong for the good work.
Deuteronomy 3:28
Joshua will lead Israel across the Jordan to take the land. So help him. Encourage him and strengthen him. Tell him what he must do.'
1 Samuel 30:6
The people in their bitterness said David should be stoned. This caused him great distress. They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in Jehovah his God.
Job 4:3-4
Look, you have instructed many people. When hands were weak, you made them strong.
Job 16:5
I could strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve your pain.
Proverbs 27:9
As oil and perfume delight the heart so the sweetness of a man's friend delights his heart.
Proverbs 27:17
Just as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.
Ezekiel 13:22
You have discouraged righteous people with your lies, even though I had not brought them any grief. You encouraged wicked people not to turn from their wicked ways to save their lives.
Luke 22:32
I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.
Luke 22:43
An angel came to him and gave him strength.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty strength.
2 Timothy 2:1
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees.