Genesis 48:2

And when Jacob (Israel) was told, “Look now, your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But command Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go across and lead this people, and he will give them the land which you see as an inheritance.’

1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

Nehemiah 2:18

Then I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they thoroughly supported the good work.

Psalm 41:3


The Lord will sustain and strengthen him on his sickbed;
In his illness, You will restore him to health.

Proverbs 23:15


My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will also be glad;

Ephesians 6:10

In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

Bible References

Strengthened

Deuteronomy 3:28
But command Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go across and lead this people, and he will give them the land which you see as an inheritance.’
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.
Nehemiah 2:18
Then I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they thoroughly supported the good work.
Psalm 41:3

The Lord will sustain and strengthen him on his sickbed;
In his illness, You will restore him to health.
Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will also be glad;
Ephesians 6:10
In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.