1 Samuel 23:18 kjva — And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house."

— 1 Samuel 23:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 23 — Context

15

And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

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.

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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.

21

And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the Lord; for ye have compassion on me.

1 Samuel 23:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 23:18 say?
1 Samuel 23:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.”
Where is 1 Samuel 23:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 23:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 23:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 23:18 in?
1 Samuel 23:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 23:18?
1 Samuel 23:18 reads (KJVA): “And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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