1 Samuel 23:18
King James Version (KJV)
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
In context
16 And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
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.
18 And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
19 Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
20 Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king’s hand.
1 Samuel 23:18 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
- WEB World English Bible
- They both made a covenant before the LORD. Then David stayed in the woods and Jonathan went to his house.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.