1 Samuel 23:16

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

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:16

BSB

And Saul's son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,

AKJV

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

CPDV

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:

ERV

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

NHEB

Jonathan, Saul's son, set out and came to David at Horesh and encouraged him in the LORD.

SMT

And Jonathan, son of Saul, will rise and go to David to the thicket, and he will strengthen his hand in God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 23:16

AndJonathanH3083Proper Name Masculine Saul'sH7586Proper Name Masculine sonH1121Noun Masculine aroseH6965VerbandwentH3212VerbtoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineintothewoodH2793Noun MasculineandstrengthenedH2388VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineinGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 23:16

Summary

Rival's ally visits hunted leader, offers encouragement

Place

Wilderness of Ziph

Event

Jonathan encourages David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC