Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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."
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."
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, Saul's son, arose and went unto David in the thicket, - and strengthened his hand in God; 17 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. 18 And they two solemnised a covenant before Yahweh, - and David remained in the thicket, but, Jonathan, departed to his own house.
Cross References
1 Samuel 20:31
For, as long as, the son of Jesse, liveth on the ground, thou wilt not be established, thou nor thy kingdom, Now, therefore, send and fetch him unto me, for, doomed to death, is he!
1 Samuel 24:20
Now, therefore, lo! I know that thou, shalt indeed become king, - and that the kingdom of Israel, shall be established in thy hand.
Isaiah 54:17
No instrument formed against thee, shall prosper, And every tongue that riseth against thee in judgment, shalt thou prove to be lawless, - This is the inheritance of the servants of Yahweh. And, their righteousness, is from me, Declareth Yahweh.
Hebrews 13:6
So that, taking courage, we may be saying - The Lord, hasteth to my cry, - I will not be put in fear: what shall, man, do unto me?
Job 5:11-15
Setting the lowly on high, and, mourners, are uplifted to safety;
Psalm 27:1-3
Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?
Psalm 46:1-2
God - for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.
Psalm 91:1-2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, Under the shadow of the Almighty, will tarry,
Proverbs 14:26
In the reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the devices in a man's heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for with thee, I am! Look not around, for, I, am thy God, - I have emboldened thee, Yea I have helped thee, Yea I have upheld thee with my righteous right-hand.
Isaiah 41:14
Do not fear, Thou worm Jacob, Ye men of Israel, - I, have become thy helper, Declareth Yahweh, And thy redeemer The Holy One of Israel.
Luke 12:32
Be not afraid, the dear little flock! for your Father delighteth to give you, the kingdom.
Acts 5:39
But, if it is, of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them: lest once, even fighters against God, ye be found.
Acts 28:16
And, when we entered into Rome, Paul was suffered to abide by himself, with the soldier that guarded him.
Romans 15:24
As soon as I am journey to Spain, - I am hoping, in fact, when journeying through to get sight of you, and by you to be set forward thither, - if, with your company, I have first in some measure been satisfied.