1 Samuel 23:17

New American Bible - revised edition

He said to him: “Have no fear, my father Saul shall not lay a hand to you. You shall be king of Israel and I shall be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.”

Cross References

Psalm 118:6

The Lord is with me; I am not afraid; what can mortals do against me?

Proverbs 14:26

The fear of the Lord is a strong defense, a refuge even for one’s children.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the Lord that endures.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen hands that are feeble, make firm knees that are weak,

Isaiah 35:4

Say to the fearful of heart: Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you.

Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:14

Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you maggot Israel; I will help you—oracle of the Lord; the Holy One of Israel is your redeemer.

Isaiah 54:17

Every weapon fashioned against you shall fail; every tongue that brings you to trial you shall prove false. This is the lot of the servants of the Lord, their vindication from me—oracle of the Lord.

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Acts 28:16

When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him. Testimony to Jews in Rome.

Acts 5:39

But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God.” They were persuaded by him.

Romans 15:24

I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain and to be sent on my way there by you, after I have enjoyed being with you for a time.

Hebrews 13:6

Thus we may say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper, [and] I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?”

1 Samuel 20:31

For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, you cannot make good your claim to the kingship! Now send for him, and bring him to me, for he must die.”

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay with me. Do not be afraid; whoever seeks your life must seek my life also. You are under my protection.”

1 Samuel 24:19

You have declared this day how you treated me graciously: the Lord delivered me into your hand and you did not kill me.

1 Samuel 24:20

For if someone comes upon an enemy, do they send them graciously on their way? So may the Lord reward you graciously for what you have done this day.

1 Samuel 24:21

And now, since I know that you will certainly become king and that the kingship over Israel shall come into your possession,

1 Samuel 24:4

When he came to the sheepfolds along the way, he found a cave, which he entered to relieve himself. David and his men were occupying the inmost recesses of the cave.

1 Samuel 25:30

And when the Lord fulfills for my lord the promise of success he has made concerning you, and appoints you as ruler over Israel,