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15 David was in the Wilderness of Ziph in Horesh when he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.
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While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life.
16 Then Saul's son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in [his faith in] God,
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And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.
17 saying, "Don't be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. You yourself will be king over Israel, and I'll be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows it is true."
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“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.”
18 Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord's presence. Afterwards, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
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The two of them made a covenant before the LORD. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.
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