1 Samuel 23:16
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”1 Samuel 23:16
What Does 1 Samuel 23:16 Mean?
1 Samuel 23:16 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 23:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 35:3“Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.”Hebrews 12:12“Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;”Job 4:3“Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.”2 Timothy 2:1“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”Luke 22:32“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”1 Samuel 30:6“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”Luke 22:43“And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”Nehemiah 2:18“Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.”Proverbs 27:17“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”Proverbs 27:9“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Deuteronomy 3:28“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”Ecclesiastes 4:9“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”Job 16:5“But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.”Ezekiel 13:22“Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:”Proverbs 17:17“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”2 Samuel 1:26“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”2 Samuel 9:1“And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”Judges 7:11“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host.”Ecclesiastes 4:10“For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
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