And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.
1 Samuel 23:16 - English Standard Version 2016 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand 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: |
And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.
I could strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage your pain.
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not grieved him, and you have encouraged the wicked, that he should not turn from his evil way to save his life,
but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
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 that you shall see.’
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh.
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.