Parallel Verses
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."
New American Standard Bible
King James 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.
Holman Bible
Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God.
A Conservative Version
Be of good courage, and let us play 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 ou people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.
Amplified
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.”
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 do what is good in his sight.
Julia Smith Translation
Be strong, and we will be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah shall do the good in his eyes.
King James 2000
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 to him good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be strong, and let us strengthen ourselves for the sake of the people and for the sake of the cities of our God. May Yahweh do [what is] good in his eyes.
Modern King James verseion
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people and for the cities of our God. And may Jehovah do that which seems good to Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Quite thee like a man, and let us fight lustily for our people and for the cities of our God. And the LORD do what seemeth best in his eyes."
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; and 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, Yahweh, do what is good in his own eyes.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and Yahweh do that which seems good to him."
Youngs Literal Translation
be strong and strengthen thyself for our people, and for the cities of our God, and Jehovah doth that which is good in His eyes.'
Themes
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats the ammonites
Love » For Christ » For native land
Patriotism » Instances of » Joab
Syria » David » Sent joab against the armies of, hired by the ammonites
Zobah » Its inhabitants mercenaries of the ammonites against david
Topics
Interlinear
Chazaq
Chazaq
'elohiym
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 10:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel Fights Ammon And Aram
11 He said, "If the Arameans prove too strong for me, then you are to help me. If the Ammonites prove too strong for you, then I will come help you. 12 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." 13 So Joab and the soldiers who were with him attacked the Arameans in battle formation, and the Arameans retreated in front of him.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or tremble before them, because the LORD your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you he won't leave you or abandon you."
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything he did not conceal anything from him. Eli said, "He is the LORD. May he do what seems good to him."
1 Corinthians 16:13
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
Judges 10:15
The Israelis replied to the LORD, "We have sinned, so do to us anything that's right to do in your opinion, just please deliver us right now."
1 Samuel 4:9
Philistines, be strong and be men, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews just as they have been slaves to you! Be men and fight!"
Nehemiah 4:14
Looking things over, I stood up and spoke to the officials, the military leaders, and the rest of the people: "Don't fear them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes."
Numbers 13:20
Examine the farmland, whether it's fertile or barren, and see if there are fruit-bearing trees in it or not. Be very courageous, and bring back some samples of the fruit of the land."
Joshua 1:6-7
"Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors.
Joshua 1:9
I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:18
Anyone who rebels against what you say and doesn't listen to your words regarding everything that you command will be executed. Only be strong and courageous."
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan told his armor bearer, "Come, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones. Perhaps the LORD will work for us, since nothing prevents the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few."
1 Samuel 14:12
The men of the garrison responded to Jonathan and his armor bearer: "Come up and fight us, and we will show you something." Jonathan then told his armor bearer, "Follow me, for the LORD has given them into Israel's control."
1 Samuel 17:32
David told Saul, "Let no one's courage fail because of him; your servant will go fight this Philistine."
2 Samuel 16:10-11
But the king responded, "What do I have in common with you sons of Zeruiah? If he continues to curse and if the LORD has told him, "Curse David!' then who are you to be demanding to know "Why have you done this?'"
1 Chronicles 19:13
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."
2 Chronicles 32:7
"Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid or disheartened because of the king of Assyria or because of the army that accompanies him, because the one who is with us is greater than the one with him.
Job 1:21
and exclaimed: "I left my mother's womb naked, and I will return to God naked. The LORD has given, and the LORD has taken. May the name of the LORD be blessed."
Hebrews 13:6
Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"