Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to rescue me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will rescue you. New Living Translation “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then come over and help me,” Joab told his brother. “And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. English Standard Version And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will help you. Berean Standard Bible “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. King James Bible And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. New King James Version Then he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. New American Standard Bible He said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. NASB 1995 He said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. NASB 1977 And he said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. Legacy Standard Bible And he said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall save me; but if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will save you. Amplified Bible He said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. Christian Standard Bible “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you’ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll help you. Holman Christian Standard Bible If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you’ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll help you. American Standard Version And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Contemporary English Version Joab told his brother, "If the Syrians are too much for me to handle, come and help me. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I'll come and help you. English Revised Version And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joab said, "If the Arameans are too strong for my [troops], be ready to help me. And if the Ammonites are too strong for your [troops], I'll help you. Good News Translation Joab said to him, "If you see that the Syrians are defeating me, come and help me, and if the Ammonites are defeating you, I will go and help you. International Standard Version He told Abishai, "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 help you. Majority Standard Bible ?If the Arameans are too strong for me,? said Joab, ?then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. NET Bible Joab said, "If the Arameans start to overpower me, you come to my rescue. If the Ammonites start to overpower you, I will come to your rescue. New Heart English Bible He said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. Webster's Bible Translation And he said, If the Syrians shall be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon shall be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. World English Bible He said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you are to help me; but if the children of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “If Aram is stronger than me, then you have been for salvation to me; and if the sons of Ammon are stronger than you, then I have saved you; Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'If Aram be stronger than I, then thou hast been to me for salvation; and if the sons of Ammon be stronger than thou, then I have saved thee; Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, If Aram shall be strong above me, and thou wert to me for salvation: and if the sons of Ammon shall be strong above thee, and I saved thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: “If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you. New American Bible And he said: “If the Arameans prove too strong for me, you must come and save me; and if the Ammonites prove too strong for you, I will save you. New Revised Standard Version He said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will help you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - - Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him: “If it is that Adum will be stronger than I, you will come, you will save me, and if the sons of Amon will be stronger than you, I will come, and I will save you from them! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'If the Arameans be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said, If the Syrian should prevail against me, then shalt thou deliver me: and if the children of Ammon should prevail against thee, then will I deliver thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Defeats Ammon and Aram…11And he placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. 12“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. 13Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”… Cross References 2 Samuel 10:11-12 “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. / Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Philippians 1:27-28 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, / without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! Psalm 31:24 Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Joshua 10:25 “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” Nehemiah 4:14 After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, 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 and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” Treasury of Scripture And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then you shall help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for you, then I will help you. If the Syrians Nehemiah 4:20 In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour… Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Jump to Previous Ammon Ammonites Aram Aramaeans Arameans Better Children Help Joab Rescue Salvation Saved Strong Stronger SyriansJump to Next Ammon Ammonites Aram Aramaeans Arameans Better Children Help Joab Rescue Salvation Saved Strong Stronger Syrians1 Chronicles 19 1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai 16. Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David If the Arameans are too strong for me The Arameans, also known as Syrians, were a significant power in the ancient Near East. The Hebrew root for "Arameans" is "אֲרָם" (Aram), which refers to a region and people known for their military prowess. Historically, the Arameans were often in conflict with Israel, and their strength was a genuine concern. This phrase highlights the reality of facing formidable adversaries and the need for strategic alliances. Spiritually, it reminds believers of the importance of recognizing our limitations and seeking support when facing overwhelming challenges. then you shall help me but if the Ammonites are too strong for you then I will help you I will help (succour) thee.--Samuel, "I will march to succour thee." This verb is often rendered "to save," and the cognate noun, "salvation." Hebrew “Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the Arameans אֲרָ֔ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria are too strong תֶּחֱזַ֤ק (te·ḥĕ·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer for me,” מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of said Joab, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “then you will come וְהָיִ֥יתָ (wə·hā·yî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to my rescue. לִתְשׁוּעָ֑ה (liṯ·šū·‘āh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation And if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the Ammonites בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son are too strong יֶֽחֶזְק֥וּ (ye·ḥez·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer for you, מִמְּךָ֖ (mim·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of then I will come to your rescue. וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּֽיךָ׃ (wə·hō·wō·ša‘·tî·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor Links 1 Chronicles 19:12 NIV1 Chronicles 19:12 NLT 1 Chronicles 19:12 ESV 1 Chronicles 19:12 NASB 1 Chronicles 19:12 KJV 1 Chronicles 19:12 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 19:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 19:12 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 19:12 French Bible 1 Chronicles 19:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:12 He said If the Syrians are too (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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