Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight.” New Living Translation Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the LORD’s will be done.” English Standard Version Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what seems good to him.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight.” New American Standard Bible Be strong, and let’s 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.” NASB 1995 “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.” NASB 1977 “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.” Legacy Standard Bible Be strong, and let us show strength for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may Yahweh do what is good in His sight.” Amplified 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.” Christian Standard Bible Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD’s will be done.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD’s will be done.” 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. Contemporary English Version Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the towns of our LORD God. I pray he will do whatever pleases him." English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be strong! Let's prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God, and the LORD will do what he considers right." Good News Translation Be strong and courageous! Let's fight hard for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD's will be done." 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." Majority Standard Bible 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.? 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." Webster's Bible Translation 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’s be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbe strong, and we strengthen ourselves, for our people, and for the cities of our God, and YHWH does that which is good in His eyes.” Young's 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.' Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight. Catholic Public Domain Version Be strengthened, and let us act manfully on behalf of our people, and on behalf of the cities of our God. And the Lord will do what is good in his own sight.” New American Bible Hold firm and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in his sight.” New Revised Standard Version Be strong, and let us be courageous for our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what seems good to him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - - Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Be strong and be valiant, and we shall fight for the sake of our people, and for the sake of the cities of our God, and LORD JEHOVAH shall do what is beautiful in his eyes!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be of good courage, and let us prove strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and the LORD do that which seemeth Him good.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Be of good courage, and let us be strong, for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord shall do what is good in his eyes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Defeats Ammon and Aram…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.” 14So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.… Cross References 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.” 2 Samuel 10:12 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.” 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? Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! 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. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Psalm 31:24 Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 1 Samuel 4:9 Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!” 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. 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 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. of good Deuteronomy 31:6,7 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 10:25 And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. let the Lord Judges 10:15 And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day. 1 Samuel 3:18 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. 2 Samuel 15:26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him. Jump to Previous Behave Bravely Cities Courage Courageous Eyes Fight Good Heart Ourselves Play Prove Sake Seemeth Seems Shew Show Sight Strengthen Strong Valiant ValiantlyJump to Next Behave Bravely Cities Courage Courageous Eyes Fight Good Heart Ourselves Play Prove Sake Seemeth Seems Shew Show Sight Strengthen Strong Valiant Valiantly1 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 Be strong The phrase "Be strong" is a call to courage and resilience. In Hebrew, the word used is "חֲזַק" (chazaq), which means to strengthen, prevail, or harden. This exhortation is not merely about physical strength but encompasses moral and spiritual fortitude. In the context of ancient Israel, strength was often seen as a divine gift, enabling individuals to fulfill God's purposes. This call to strength is reminiscent of God's charge to Joshua (Joshua 1:9), emphasizing reliance on divine support. and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God May the LORD do what is good in His sight Let us behave ourselves valiantly.--The same verb again, in reflexive form. Thus the whole runs literally: Be strong, and let us shew ourselves strong! And let the Lord do . . .--Literally, And Jehovah--the good in his own eyes may he do! The order in the Hebrew of Samuel is that of the Authorised Version here. The chronicler lays stress on the auspicious word "good." There is also emphasis on "Jehovah," as leaving the issue in His hands who is Lord of hosts and God of battles; and on the verb, expressive of a pious wish that right may not miscarry. Evidently the spirit which inspired the prayer, "Thy will be done," was not unknown to the warriors of the old theocracy. Hebrew Be strongחֲזַ֤ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and let us fight bravely וְנִֽתְחַזְּקָה֙ (wə·niṯ·ḥaz·zə·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer for בְּעַד־ (bə·‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for our people עַמֵּ֔נוּ (‘am·mê·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and for וּבְעַ֖ד (ū·ḇə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of our God. אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative May the LORD וַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel do הַטּ֥וֹב (haṭ·ṭō·wḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good what is good יַעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make in His sight.” בְּעֵינָ֖יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links 1 Chronicles 19:13 NIV1 Chronicles 19:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 19:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 19:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 19:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 19:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 19:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 19:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 19:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 19:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:13 Be of good courage and let us (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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