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.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 23 connects to 10 cross-references. David rescues the city of Keilah from Philistine raiders; when the oracle reveals the Keilahites will hand him over to Saul, David and his six hundred men flee to the Wilderness of Ziph. Jonathan visits David and strengthens his faith; …
Other Translations
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 saith unto him, `Fear not, for the hand of Saul my father doth not find thee, and thou dost reign over Israel, and I am to thee for second, and also so knoweth Saul my father.'
And said to him, Have no fear, for Saul my father will not get you into his power; and you will be king of Israel, and I will be by your side, and my father Saul is certain of this.
Cross References
And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be …
For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. …
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou …
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, …
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; …
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.