'Encouraged' in the Bible

Then Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the Lord. They ate at the appointed festival for seven days, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to Yahweh, the God of their ancestors.

He set military commanders over the people and gathered the people in the square of the city gate. Then he encouraged them, saying,

He appointed the priests to their responsibilities and encouraged them to serve in the Lord’s temple.