1 Samuel 23:17 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁷ and said to him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Sha’ul my father is not going to find you, and you are to reign over Yisra’ĕ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ 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 Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ He said to him, Fear not; the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father knows that too.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ 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.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Jonathan said to him, “Don’t be afraid! My father Saul’s hand won’t touch you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul knows this.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ "Do not be afraid. For the hand of my father, Saul, will not find you. And you shall reign over Israel. And I will be second to you. And even my father knows this."

1 Samuel 23:17 Cross References

Psalm 118:6

יהוה  is on my side; I do not fear what man does to me!

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of יהוה  is strong trust, And His children have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But it is the counsel of יהוה  that stands.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the weak knees.

Isaiah 35:4

Say to those with anxious heart, “Be strong, do not fear! See, your Elohim comes with vengeance, with the recompense of Elohim. He is coming to save you.”

Isaiah 41:10

‘Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not look around, for I am your Elohim. I shall strengthen you, I shall also help you, I shall also uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.’

Isaiah 41:14

“Do not fear, you worm Yaʽ

Isaiah 54:17

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall prove wrong. This is the inheritance of the servants of יהוה, and their righteousness from Me,” declares יהוה.

Luke 12:32

“Do not fear, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign.

Acts 28:16

And when we came to Rome, the captain delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Sha’ul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier guarding him.

Acts 5:39

but if it is of Elohim, you are unable to overthrow it, lest you even be found to fight against Elohim.”

Romans 15:24

I shall come to you when I go to Spain. For I expect to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

Hebrews 13:6

so that we boldly say, “יהוה  is my helper, I shall not fear what man shall do to me.”

1 Samuel 20:31

“For as long as the son of Yishai lives on the earth, you shall not be established, you and your reign. And now, send and bring him to me, for he is a son of death.”

1 Samuel 22:23

“Remain with me, do not fear. For he who seeks my life seeks your life, but with me you are safe.”

1 Samuel 24:19

“For if a man finds his enemy, shall he let him get away safely? And let יהוה  reward you with good for what you have done to me today.

1 Samuel 24:20

“And now look, I know that you shall certainly reign, and that the reign of Yisra’ĕ

1 Samuel 24:21

“And now, swear to me by יהוה  that you do not cut off my seed after me, nor destroy my name from my father’s house.”

1 Samuel 24:4

And the men of Dawiḏ

1 Samuel 25:30

“And it shall be, when יהוה  has done for my master according to all the good that He has spoken concerning you, and has appointed you ruler over Yisra’ĕ