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1 Chronicles 19:13
Be strong. We must fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is right."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”
Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”
Hebrew Names Version
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seems him good.
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seems him good.
King James Version
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
English Standard Version
Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him."
Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him."
New English Translation
Be strong! Let's fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!"
Be strong! Let's fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!"
Amplified Bible
"Be strong and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
"Be strong and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
New American Standard Bible
"Be strong, and let's show ourselves courageous for the benefit of our people and the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
"Be strong, and let's show ourselves courageous for the benefit of our people and the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
World English Bible
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Yahweh do that which seems him good.
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Yahweh do that which seems him good.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Be strong, and let vs shewe our selues valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God, and let the Lorde doe that which is good in his owne sight.
Be strong, and let vs shewe our selues valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God, and let the Lorde doe that which is good in his owne sight.
Legacy Standard Bible
Be strong, and let us show strength for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may Yahweh do what is good in His sight."
Be strong, and let us show strength for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may Yahweh do what is good in His sight."
Berean Standard Bible
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight."
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight."
Contemporary English Version
Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the towns of our Lord God. I pray he will do whatever pleases him."
Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the towns of our Lord God. I pray he will do whatever pleases him."
Complete Jewish Bible
Take courage, and let's be strong for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. May Adonai do what seems good to him."
Take courage, and let's be strong for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. May Adonai do what seems good to him."
Darby Translation
Be strong, and let us shew ourselves valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God; and Jehovah will do what is good in his sight.
Be strong, and let us shew ourselves valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God; and Jehovah will do what is good in his sight.
Easy-to-Read Version
Let's be brave and strong while we fight for our people and for the cities of our God! May the Lord do what he thinks is right."
Let's be brave and strong while we fight for our people and for the cities of our God! May the Lord do what he thinks is right."
George Lamsa Translation
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for the sake of our people and for the sake of the cities of our God; and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for the sake of our people and for the sake of the cities of our God; and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.
Good News Translation
Be strong and courageous! Let's fight hard for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord 's will be done."
Be strong and courageous! Let's fight hard for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord 's will be done."
Lexham English Bible
Be strong! Let us strengthen ourselves on behalf of our people and on behalf of the cities of our God. And may Yahweh do what is good in his eyes."
Be strong! Let us strengthen ourselves on behalf of our people and on behalf of the cities of our God. And may Yahweh do what is good in his eyes."
Literal Translation
Be strong, even let us take courage for our people and for the cities of our God; and Jehovah will do that which is good in His eyes.
Be strong, even let us take courage for our people and for the cities of our God; and Jehovah will do that which is good in His eyes.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
take a good corage vnto the, and let vs quyte oure selues manly for oure people and for the cities of oure God: neuertheles the LORDE do what pleaseth him.
take a good corage vnto the, and let vs quyte oure selues manly for oure people and for the cities of oure God: neuertheles the LORDE do what pleaseth him.
American Standard Version
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.
Bible in Basic English
Take heart, and let us be strong for our people and for the towns of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him.
Take heart, and let us be strong for our people and for the towns of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Plucke vp thyne heart, and let vs play the men for our peoples sake, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord shall do that which is good in his owne sight.
Plucke vp thyne heart, and let vs play the men for our peoples sake, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord shall do that which is good in his owne sight.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Be of good courage, and let us prove strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and the LORD do that which seemeth Him good.'
Be of good courage, and let us prove strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and the LORD do that which seemeth Him good.'
King James Version (1611)
Be of good courage, and let vs behaue our selues valiantly for our people, and for the Cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
Be of good courage, and let vs behaue our selues valiantly for our people, and for the Cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Be of good courage, and let us be strong, for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord shall do what is good in his eyes.
Be of good courage, and let us be strong, for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord shall do what is good in his eyes.
English Revised Version
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and do we manli for oure puple, and for the citees of oure God; forsothe the Lord do that, that is good in his siyt.
and do we manli for oure puple, and for the citees of oure God; forsothe the Lord do that, that is good in his siyt.
Update Bible Version
Be strong and we shall be strengthened for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Yahweh shall do that which is good in his eyes.
Be strong and we shall be strengthened for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Yahweh shall do that which is good in his eyes.
Webster's Bible Translation
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do [that which is] good in his sight.
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do [that which is] good in his sight.
New King James Version
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
New Living Translation
Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord 's will be done."
Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord 's will be done."
New Life Bible
Be strong; let us show our strength of heart because of our people, and for the cities of our God. May the Lord do what is good in His eyes."
Be strong; let us show our strength of heart because of our people, and for the cities of our God. May the Lord do what is good in His eyes."
New Revised Standard
Be strong, and let us be courageous for our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him."
Be strong, and let us be courageous for our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Be strong, and let us put forth our strength, for the sake of our people, and for the sake of the cities of our God, - and let, Yahweh, do, what is good in his own eyes.
Be strong, and let us put forth our strength, for the sake of our people, and for the sake of the cities of our God, - and let, Yahweh, do, what is good in his own eyes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight.
Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight.
Revised Standard Version
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what seems good to him."
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what seems good to him."
Young's Literal Translation
be strong, and we strengthen ourselves, for our people, and for the cities of our God, and Jehovah doth that which is good in His eyes.'
be strong, and we strengthen ourselves, for our people, and for the cities of our God, and Jehovah doth that which is good in His eyes.'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
"Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."
Contextual Overview
6 The Ammonites knew that they had insulted David. So Hanun and the Ammonites sent about seventy-four thousand pounds of silver to hire chariots and chariot drivers from Northwest Mesopotamia, Aram Maacah, and Zobah. 7 The Ammonites hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Maacah and his army. So they came and set up camp near the town of Medeba. The Ammonites themselves came out of their towns and got ready for battle. 8 When David heard about this, he sent Joab with the whole army. 9 The Ammonites came out and prepared for battle at the city gate. The kings who had come to help were out in the field by themselves. 10 Joab saw that there were enemies both in front of him and behind him. So he chose some of the best soldiers of Israel and sent them out to fight the Arameans. 11 Joab put the rest of the army under the command of Abishai, his brother. Then they went out to fight the Ammonites. 12 Joab said to Abishai, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, you must help me. Or, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. 13 Be strong. We must fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is right." 14 Then Joab and the army with him went to attack the Arameans, and the Arameans ran away. 15 When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans were running away, they also ran away from Joab's brother Abishai and went back to their city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
of good: Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:7, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 10:25, 1 Samuel 4:9, 1 Samuel 14:6-12, 1 Samuel 17:32, 2 Samuel 10:12, Ezra 10:4, Nehemiah 4:14, Psalms 27:14, 1 Corinthians 16:13
let us behave: etc. In Samuel, "let us play the men;" but the original is the same in both places, nithchazzak.
let the Lord: Judges 10:15, 1 Samuel 3:18, 2 Samuel 15:26, 2 Samuel 16:10, 2 Samuel 16:11, Job 1:22
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 19:18 - fled before Israel 1 Chronicles 21:3 - The Lord Nehemiah 2:18 - So they strengthened Psalms 60:12 - we shall
Cross-References
Genesis 13:13
Now the people of Sodom were very evil and were always sinning against the Lord .
Now the people of Sodom were very evil and were always sinning against the Lord .
Genesis 18:20
Then the Lord said, "I have heard many complaints against the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. They are very evil.
Then the Lord said, "I have heard many complaints against the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. They are very evil.
Genesis 19:1
The two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting near the city gate. When he saw them, he got up and went to them and bowed facedown on the ground.
The two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting near the city gate. When he saw them, he got up and went to them and bowed facedown on the ground.
Genesis 19:5
They called to Lot, "Where are the two men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so we can have sexual relations with them."
They called to Lot, "Where are the two men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so we can have sexual relations with them."
Genesis 19:6
Lot went outside to them, closing the door behind him.
Lot went outside to them, closing the door behind him.
Genesis 19:8
Look! I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. I will give them to you, and you may do anything you want with them. But please don't do anything to these men. They have come to my house, and I must protect them."
Look! I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. I will give them to you, and you may do anything you want with them. But please don't do anything to these men. They have come to my house, and I must protect them."
Genesis 19:9
The men around the house answered, "Move out of the way!" Then they said to each other, "This man Lot came to our city as a stranger, and now he wants to tell us what to do!" They said to Lot, "We will do worse things to you than to them." They started pushing him back and were ready to break down the door.
The men around the house answered, "Move out of the way!" Then they said to each other, "This man Lot came to our city as a stranger, and now he wants to tell us what to do!" They said to Lot, "We will do worse things to you than to them." They started pushing him back and were ready to break down the door.
Genesis 19:12
The two men said to Lot, "Do you have any other relatives in this city? Do you have any sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or any other relatives? If you do, tell them to leave now,
The two men said to Lot, "Do you have any other relatives in this city? Do you have any sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or any other relatives? If you do, tell them to leave now,
Genesis 19:15
At dawn the next morning, the angels begged Lot to hurry. They said, "Go! Take your wife and your two daughters with you so you will not be destroyed when the city is punished."
At dawn the next morning, the angels begged Lot to hurry. They said, "Go! Take your wife and your two daughters with you so you will not be destroyed when the city is punished."
Genesis 19:16
But Lot delayed. So the two men took the hands of Lot, his wife, and his two daughters and led them safely out of the city. So the Lord was merciful to Lot and his family.
But Lot delayed. So the two men took the hands of Lot, his wife, and his two daughters and led them safely out of the city. So the Lord was merciful to Lot and his family.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
See Gill "1Ch 19:1".
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 19:13. Be of good courage — 2 Samuel 10:12.
