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1 Samuel 23:16–18

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¶ And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
And 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.
And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
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From verse 16

  1. Isaiah 35:3–4Rank 1 from verse 16
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    3¶ Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

    4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

  2. Hebrews 12:12–13Rank 2 from verse 16
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    12Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

    13And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

  3. Job 4:3–4Rank 3 from verse 16
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    3Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

    4Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

  4. 2 Timothy 2:1Rank 4 from verse 16
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    1THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

  5. Ephesians 6:10Rank 5 from verse 16
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    10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

From verse 17

  1. 1 Samuel 20:31Rank 1 from verse 17
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    31For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.

  2. 1 Samuel 24:20Rank 2 from verse 17
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    20And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.

  3. Acts 28:16Rank 3 from verse 17
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    16And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

  4. Hebrews 13:6Rank 4 from verse 17
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    6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

  5. Isaiah 54:17Rank 5 from verse 17
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    17¶ No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

From verse 18

  1. 1 Samuel 18:3Rank 1 from verse 18
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    3Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

  2. 1 Samuel 20:42Rank 2 from verse 18
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    42And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

  3. 2 Samuel 21:7Rank 3 from verse 18
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    7But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the Lord’s oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

  4. 2 Samuel 9:1Rank 4 from verse 18
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    1AND David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

  5. 1 Samuel 20:12–17Rank 5 from verse 18
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    12And Jonathan said unto David, O Lord God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;

    13The Lord do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the Lord be with thee, as he hath been with my father.

    14And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the Lord, that I die not:

    15But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the Lord hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.

    16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the Lord even require it at the hand of David’s enemies.

    17And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

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1 Samuel 23:16

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

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COMBINED MEANING

arose

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1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.

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strengthened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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strenghtened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1 Samuel 23:17

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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COMBINED MEANING

next

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Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Samuel 23:18

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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covenant

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Sense 1: A binding agreement, promise, pledge, or appointed order. Sense 2: The stated words, terms, testimony, or written record of such an agreement or promise.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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abode

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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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15And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

16¶ And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

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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.

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18And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

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19¶ Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?

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