I also told those people that God had been kind to me. I told them the things the king had said to me. Then those people answered, “Let’s start to work, now!” So we began this good work.
1 Samuel 23:16 - Easy To Read Version But Saul’s son Jonathan went to see David at Horesh. Jonathan helped David to have a stronger faith in God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 also told those people that God had been kind to me. I told them the things the king had said to me. Then those people answered, “Let’s start to work, now!” So we began this good work.
But I could encourage you\par and give you hope\par with the things I say.\par
People use pieces of iron to sharpen iron knives. In the same way, people learn from other people, making each other sharp.
Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.
I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.”
Then an angel from heaven appeared. The angel was sent to help Jesus.
To end my letter I tell you, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.
You must give instructions to Joshua. Encourage him. Make him strong! Why? Because Joshua must lead the people across the Jordan River. You can see the land, but Joshua will lead them into that land. He will help them take the land and live in it.’
Timothy, you are \{like\} a son to me. Be strong in the grace (kindness) that we have in Christ Jesus.
David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph. He was afraid, because Saul was coming to kill him.
All the men in the army were sad and angry because their sons and daughters were taken as prisoners. The men were talking about killing David with stones. This made David very upset. But David found strength in the Lord his God.