Parallel Verses
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.
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 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
Joab told his brother: If the Arameans are too much for me to handle, you can come and help me. If the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and help you.
12
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be determined and with good courage. Do not be afraid of them. Your God, Jehovah, will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.
1 Samuel 3:18
Then Samuel told Eli everything. Eli replied: He is Jehovah! He will do what he thinks is right.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24)
Judges 10:15
But the people of Israel said to Jehovah: We have sinned. Do to us what seems best to you, only please, save us today!
1 Samuel 4:9
Be strong, Philistines, and conduct your selves like men (with courage). Or else you will serve the Hebrews as they served you. Act like men and fight.
Nehemiah 4:14
And after looking, I got up and said to the great ones and to the chiefs and to the rest of the people, Have no fear of them. Keep in mind Jehovah who is great and greatly to be feared. Take up arms for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives and your houses.
Numbers 13:20
Is the soil rich or poor? Does the land have trees or not? Do your best to bring back some fruit from the land. It was the season when grapes were beginning to ripen.
Joshua 1:6-7
Be strong and courageous for you will help this people inherit the land. This is the land I swore to give to their fathers.
Joshua 1:9
Have I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:18
Whoever rebels against your commandment, and does not listen to your words in all that you command him must be put to death. Be strong and of a good courage.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to the young man: Let us cross over to the camp of those heathen Philistines. Maybe Jehovah will help us. If he does, nothing can keep him from giving us the victory no matter how few of us there are.
1 Samuel 14:12
They called out to Jonathan and the young man: Come up here! We have something to tell you! Jonathan said to the young man: Follow me, for Jehovah gives Israel victory over them.
1 Samuel 17:32
David told Saul: No one should be discouraged because of this. I will go and fight this Philistine.
2 Samuel 16:10-11
What business is this of yours? The king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. If Jehovah told him to curse me who am I to stop him?
1 Chronicles 19:13
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. Jehovah will do what is good in his sight.
2 Chronicles 32:7
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or terrified by the king of Assyria or the crowd with him. Someone greater is on our side.
Job 1:21
He said: I was born with nothing (naked), and I will die with nothing. Jehovah gave, and now he has taken away. Blessed be the name of Jehovah!
Hebrews 13:6
So that with good confidence (courage) we say: Jehovah is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do to me? (Psalm 56:11)