Parallel Verses
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."
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.
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.”
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 19:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ammonites And Syrians Defeated
12 And he said, "If Aram is too strong for me, then you must be a help to me, but if the {Ammonites} are too strong for you, then I will help you. 13 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." 14 And Joab and the people who [were] with him drew near before Aram for battle, and they fled before him.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:6-7
Be strong and be courageous; you should not be afraid, and you {should not be in dread from their presence}, for Yahweh your God [is] the [one] going with you; he will not leave you alone and he will not forsake you."
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous {to observe diligently the whole law} that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn aside from it, [to] the right or left, so that you may succeed {wherever you go}.
Joshua 10:25
And Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid or dismayed! Be strong and bold, for thus Yahweh will do to all your enemies whom you [are] about to fight.
Judges 10:15
And the {Israelites} said to Yahweh, "We have sinned; {do to us accordingly as you see fit}; only please deliver us this day."
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him all the words and did not conceal [anything] from him. And he said, "He [is] Yahweh, he will do {what is} good in his {sight}."
1 Samuel 4:9
Take courage and be men, [you] Philistines, lest you end up serving the Hebrews just like they have served you. Be men and fight!"
1 Samuel 14:6-12
So Jonathan said to {his armor bearer}, "Come, let us go over to the garrisons of these uncircumcised; perhaps Yahweh will act for us, for there is no hindrance for Yahweh to save by many or by few."
1 Samuel 17:32
David said to Saul, "Do not let anyone's heart fail concerning him! Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine."
2 Samuel 10:12
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.
2 Samuel 15:26
But if he says, 'I take no pleasure in you,' then {I am ready}. Let him do to me that which [is] good in his eyes.
2 Samuel 16:10-11
The king said, "{What do we have in common}, sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because Yahweh has said to him 'Curse David,' who can say, "Why have you done this?"
Ezra 10:4
Arise, for it is your task and we are with you. Be strong and do it."
Nehemiah 4:14
And I looked, got up, and said to the nobles, prefects, and the rest of the people, "Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses."
Job 1:22
In all this, Job did not sin and did not {charge God with wrongdoing}.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for Yahweh. Be strong and let your heart show strength, and wait for Yahweh.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.