1 Samuel 23:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,”
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“And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 23:16 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- 1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
- Nehemiah 2:18I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.
- Job 4:3Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
- Job 16:5But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
- Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
- Proverbs 27:17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
- Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
- Ezekiel 13:22Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- Luke 22:43Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
- Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- 2 Timothy 2:1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- Hebrews 12:12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
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