Parallel Verses
Amplified
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 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.”
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.
Holman Bible
Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God.
International Standard Version
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."
A Conservative Version
Be of good courage, and let us act the man for our people, and for the cities of our God. And LORD do that which seems good to 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.
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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Be strong, and we will strengthen ourselves for our people and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah will do the good in his eyes.
King James 2000
Be of good courage, and let us fight valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.
Lexham Expanded 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."
Modern King James verseion
Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves bravely for our people, and for the cities of our God. And let Jehovah do what is good in His sight.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Pluck up thine heart and let us play the men for our people's sake, and for the cities of our God, and the LORD to do what seemeth him best."
NET Bible
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!"
New Heart English Bible
Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do that which seems good to him."
The 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.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him."
Youngs 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.'
Themes
Hadadezer » King of zobah, vanquished by david
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats the ammonites
Love » For Christ » For native land
Medeba » David defeats an army and the ammonites at
Zobah » Its inhabitants mercenaries of the ammonites against david
Interlinear
Chazaq
Chazaq
'elohiym
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 19:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ammonites And Syrians Defeated
12 He said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. 13 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.” 14 So Joab and the people who were with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:6-7
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.”
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do [everything] in accordance with the entire law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper and be successful wherever you go.
Joshua 10:25
Joshua said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed (intimidated)! Be strong and courageous, for this is what the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you [are about to] fight.”
Judges 10:15
The Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please rescue us this day.”
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. And Eli said, “It is the Lord; may He do what seems good
1 Samuel 4:9
Take courage, and be men, O Philistines, so that you do not become servants to the Hebrews, as they have been servants to you; act like men and fight!”
1 Samuel 14:6-12
Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, “Come, let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men; it may be that the Lord will work for us. For there is nothing to prevent the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
1 Samuel 17:32
David said to Saul, “Let no man’s
2 Samuel 10:12
Be courageous, and let us 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.”
2 Samuel 15:26
But if He should say, ‘I have no delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me what seems good to Him.”
2 Samuel 16:10-11
But the king said, “
Ezra 10:4
Stand up, for it is your duty, and we will be with you. Be brave and act.”
Nehemiah 4:14
When I saw their fear, I stood and said to the nobles and officials and the rest of the people: “Do not be afraid of them; [confidently] remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and [with courage from Him] fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and for your homes.”
Job 1:22
Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong.