1 Samuel 23:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose, and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:18

And I told them of the hand of my God which had been upon me for good, and also of the words which the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

Job 16:5

I could strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage your pain.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:9

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.

Ezekiel 13:22

Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not disheartened him, and you have encouraged the wicked, that he should not turn from his wicked way to save his life;

Luke 22:32

but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.”

Luke 22:43

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him; for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land which you shall see.’

2 Timothy 2:1

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

1 Samuel 23:15

And David was afraid because Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the Wilderness of Ziph at Horesh.

1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.