1 Chronicles 19:13

1 Chronicles 19:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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 International Version (NIV)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.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)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."
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.”

Context of 1 Chronicles 19:13

11He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites. 12“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. Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.” 14Joab and the people with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him. 15When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Joab’s brother Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab went to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 19:13 word by word

חֲזַ֤ק וְנִֽתְחַזְּקָה֙ בְּעַד־עַמֵּ֔נוּ וּבְעַ֖ד עָרֵ֣י אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ וַֽיהוָ֔ה הַטּ֥וֹב בְּעֵינָ֖יו יַעֲשֶֽׂה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Be of good courageחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• for our peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• and for the citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
• of our Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• and let the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• in his sightעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eye: appearanceH5869

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 19:13

• Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For the Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you.”
• Joshua 1:7Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.
• Joshua 10:25Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will do this to all the enemies you fight.”
• 1 Samuel 4:9Show some courage and be men, Philistines! Otherwise, you’ll serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!”
• 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will help us. Nothing can keep the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
• 1 Samuel 17:32David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”
• 2 Samuel 10:12Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”
• Ezra 10:4Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we support you. Be strong and take action!”
• Nehemiah 4:14After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.”
• Psalms 27:14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
• Judges 10:15But the Israelites said, “We have sinned. Deal with us as you see fit; only rescue us today!”
• 1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide anything from him. Eli responded, “He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is good.”
• 2 Samuel 15:26However, if he should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am — he can do with me whatever pleases him.”
• 2 Samuel 16:10The king replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? He curses me this way because the Lord told him, ‘Curse David! ’ Therefore, who can say, ‘Why did you do that? ’”
• Job 1:22Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything.

Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 19:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Be of good courage - See the note on 2 Samuel 10:12.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Joab understood that the battle aimed to protect the people and cities of Israel from invasion, not to gain more land (see 1 Chronicles 19:8). Joab trusted God, believing the outcome relied on the Lord's guidance.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-159-15. children of Ammon ... put the battle in array before the gate of the city--that is, outside the walls of Medeba, a frontier town on the Arnon. the kings that were come were by themselves in the field--The Israelitish army being thus beset by the Ammonites in front, and by the Syrian auxiliaries behind, Joab resolved to attack the latter (the more numerous and formidable host), while he directed his brother Abishai, with a suitable detachment, to…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings