1 Samuel 23:18 - Compare All Versions
1 Samuel 23:18 NIV (New International Version)
The two of them made a covenant before the LORD. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.
1 Samuel 23:18 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
1 Samuel 23:18 NLT (New Living Translation)
So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the LORD. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.
1 Samuel 23:18 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Then the two of them made a covenant in the LORD’s presence. Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
1 Samuel 23:18 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.
1 Samuel 23:18 NKJV (New King James Version)
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his own house.
1 Samuel 23:16-18 MSG (The Message)
Jonathan, Saul’s son, visited David at Horesh and encouraged him in God. He said, “Don’t despair. My father, Saul, can’t lay a hand on you. You will be Israel’s king and I’ll be right at your side to help. And my father knows it.” Then the two of them made a covenant before GOD. David stayed at Horesh and Jonathan went home.
1 Samuel 23:18 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh, while Jonathan went to his house.
1 Samuel 23:18 AMP (Amplified Bible)
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed [in the woods] at Horesh and Jonathan went to his house.
1 Samuel 23:18 NET (New English Translation)
When the two of them had made a covenant before the LORD, David stayed on at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.