1 Samuel 23:16-18
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 23
16And Jonathan, Saul’s son, set out and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God. 17He said to him, 'Do not be afraid, because the hand of Saul my father will not find you, and you will be king over Israel, and I will be second in command to you; and Saul my father knows that as well.' 18So the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; and David stayed at Horesh, while Jonathan went to his house.King James Version
Chapter 23
16And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 17And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. 18And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 23
16Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God, 17saying, "Don’t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. You yourself will be king over Israel, and I’ll be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows it is true." 18Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence. Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.New Living Translation
Chapter 23
16Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 17Don’t be afraid,' Jonathan reassured him. 'My father will never find you! You are going to be the king of Israel, and I will be next to you, as my father, Saul, is well aware.' 18So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.English Standard Version
Chapter 23
16And Jonathan, Saul 's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God. 17And he said to him, "Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this." 18And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.New International Version
Chapter 23
16And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. 17"Don’t be afraid," he said. "My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this." 18The two of them made a covenant before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.New King James Version
