I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, ‘Let’s start rebuilding,’ and their hands were strengthened to do this good work.
1 Samuel 23:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God, Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went into the wood to David [at Horesh] and strengthened his hand in God. American Standard Version (1901) And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. Common English Bible Saul’s son Jonathan came to David at Horesh and encouraged him with God. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jonathan, the son of Saul, rose up and went to David in the woods, and he strengthened his hands in God. And he said to him: Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Jonathan the son of Saul arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hands in God. And he said to him: |
I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, ‘Let’s start rebuilding,’ and their hands were strengthened to do this good work.
Instead, I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation from my lips would bring relief.
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (when I intended no distress), and because you have supported the wicked person so that he does not turn from his evil way to save his life,
But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.’
But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.”
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
David was in the Wilderness of Ziph in Horesh when he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.
David was in an extremely difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.