Then I told them how the good hand of my God was on me and the words that the king had said to me. Then they replied, “Let us begin building!” So they prepared themselves for this good work.
1 Samuel 23:16 - Tree of Life Version Then Saul’s son Jonathan arose and went to David at Choresh and strengthened him 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: |
Then I told them how the good hand of my God was on me and the words that the king had said to me. Then they replied, “Let us begin building!” So they prepared themselves for this good work.
But I would strengthen you with my mouth and comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens the countenance of his friend.
As ointment and perfume gladden the heart, so the sweetness of one’s friend comes from his sincere counsel.
Because you have discouraged the hearts of the righteous with your lies, when I have not grieved him; and strengthened the hands of the wicked so he may not return from his wicked way and live,
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over before this people, and he will enable them to inherit the land that you will see.’
Therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messiah Yeshua.
By now David was aware that Saul would come out to seek his life while David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Choresh.
So David was in a serious bind, for the troops were calling for his stoning, for all the troops were bitter of soul, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in Adonai his God.