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
For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. …
And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be …
To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; …
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this …
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of …
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.