1 Samuel 23:16

New Living Translation

Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:18

Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. They replied at once, “Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!” So they began the good work.

Job 16:5

But if it were me, I would encourage you. I would try to take away your grief.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Proverbs 27:9

The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.

Ezekiel 13:22

You have discouraged the righteous with your lies, but I didn’t want them to be sad. And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins.

Luke 22:32

But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

Luke 22:43

Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him.

Ephesians 6:10

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Deuteronomy 3:28

Instead, commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them all the land you now see before you as their possession.’

2 Timothy 2:1

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

1 Samuel 23:15

One day near Horesh, David received the news that Saul was on the way to Ziph to search for him and kill him.

1 Samuel 30:6

David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.