New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Samuel 10:12
121Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and 2may the Lord do what is good in His sight.”
2 Samuel 10:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- 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 of good courage, 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."
- 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 2 Samuel 10:12
10But the remainder of the people he placed in the hand of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the sons of Ammon. 11He 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 come to help you. 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.” 13So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. 14When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled, they also fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the sons of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.
Read all of 2 Samuel 102 Samuel 10:12 word by word
חֲזַ֤ק וְנִתְחַזַּק֙ בְּעַד־עַמֵּ֔נוּ וּבְעַ֖ד עָרֵ֣י אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ וַֽיהוָ֔ה יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה הַטּ֖וֹב בְּעֵינָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
- Be strongחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
- for the sakeבַּ֫עַדbe‛ad · about/through/forH1157
- of our peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
- and for the citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
- of our Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- may the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
- whatטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
- in His sightעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eye: appearanceH5869
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 10:12
- Numbers 13:20How is the land, is it fat or lean? Are there trees in it or not? Make an effort then to get some of the fruit of the land.” Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes.
- Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”
- Joshua 1:6Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.
- 1 Samuel 14:6Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come and let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; perhaps the Lord will work for us, for the Lord is not restrained to save by many or by few.”
- 1 Samuel 17:32David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him.
- Nehemiah 4:14When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke 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, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”
- Hebrews 13:6so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”
- 1 Samuel 4:9Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as they have been slaves to you; therefore, be men and fight.”
- 1 Chronicles 19:13Be 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.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
- 2 Samuel 16:10But the king said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the Lord has told him, ‘Curse David,’ then who shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”
- Judges 10:15The sons of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please deliver us this day.”
- 1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the Lord; let Him do what seems good to Him.”
- Job 1:21He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 10:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Be of good courage - This is a very fine military address, and is equal to any thing in ancient or modern times. Ye fight pro aris et focis; for every good, sacred and civil; for God, for your families, and for your country.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12For the cities of our God - This rather indicates that the relief of Medeba was one of the immediate objects in view, and consequently that at this time Medeba was still in the possession of the Reubenites. To prevent an Israelite city falling into the hands of a pagan people, and the rites of Moloch being substituted for the worship of Yahweh, was a very urgent motive to valor.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 They that are at war with the Son of David, not only give the provocation, but begin the war. God has forces to send against those that set his wrath at defiance, Is 5:19, which will convince them that none ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. Christ's soldiers should strengthen one another's hands in their spiritual warfare. Let nothing be wanting in us, whatever the success be. When we make conscience of doing our duty, we…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12Be strong: Before battles, a priest or leader often gave speeches to encourage the people (compare Numbers 31:6; Deuteronomy 20:2; Judges 4:14; 1 Samuel 4:4; 14:3; 23:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-146-14. when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David--To chastise those insolent and inhospitable Ammonites, who had violated the common law of nations, David sent a large army under the command of Joab, while they, informed of the impending attack, made energetic preparations to repel it by engaging the services of an immense number of Syrian mercenaries. Beth-rehob--the capital of the low-lying region between Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. 2 Samuel 10:12 Deut 31:6; Josh 1:6; 1 Cor 16:13 ↩
- 2. 2 Samuel 10:12 1 Sam 3:18 ↩
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 10
- 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
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