1 Samuel 23:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶ Saul’s son Jonathan came to David at Horesh. He strengthened David’s ⌞faith⌟ in the Lord.^{[a] 17} “Don’t be afraid,” he told David, “my father Saul won’t find you. You will rule Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this.” ¹⁸ Both of them made a pledge in the Lord’s presence. David stayed in Horesh, and Jonathan went home.