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1 Samuel 23:16

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

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  1. 1 Samuel 23:14

    And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.

  2. 1 Samuel 23:15

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

  3. 1 Samuel 23:17

    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.

  4. 1 Samuel 23:18

    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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