Parallel Verses
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."
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
And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
17 Thus he said to him, “
Cross References
1 Samuel 20:31
For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Therefore send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die."
1 Samuel 24:20
And now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
Isaiah 54:17
no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD."
Hebrews 13:6
So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"
Job 5:11-15
he sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Psalm 27:1-3
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
Isaiah 41:10
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:14
Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the LORD; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Luke 12:32
"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Acts 5:39
but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice,
Acts 28:16
And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier that guarded him.
Romans 15:24
I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while.