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Berean Standard Bible

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

1 Samuel 23:16

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David is on the run from King Saul, hiding in the wilderness of Ziph while Saul hunts him. He has lost his home, his position and his safety.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces se levantó Jonathán hijo de Saúl, y vino á David en el bosque, y confortó su mano en Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El príncipe Jonatán salió en busca de David y lo halló en Hores, y lo alentó en su fe en Dios.

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