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

11But the remainder of the people he placed under the command of Abshai his brother; and they lined up against the sons of Ammon. 12He 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. 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.” 14So Joab and the people who were with him advanced to battle against the Arameans, and they fled from him. 15When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they also fled from his brother Abshai and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 19:13 word by word

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

• Be strongחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• for the benefitבַּ֫עַדbe‛ad · about/through/forH1157
• of our peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• and the citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
• of our Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• and may the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• whatטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• in His sightעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eye: appearanceH5869

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 19:13

• Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the Lord your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you.”
• Joshua 1:7Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the Law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may achieve success wherever you go.
• Joshua 10:25Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will do this to all your enemies with whom you fight.”
• 1 Samuel 4:9Take courage and be men, Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as they have been slaves to you; so be men and fight!”
• 1 Samuel 14:6Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come, and let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men; perhaps the Lord will work for us, because the Lord is not limited to saving by many or by few!”
• 1 Samuel 17:32And David said to Saul, “May no one’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”
• 2 Samuel 10:12Be strong, and let’s 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.”
• Ezra 10:4Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.”
• Nehemiah 4:14When I saw their fear, I stood 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, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.”
• Psalms 27:14Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
• Judges 10:15Then the sons of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please save us this day.”
• 1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, “He is the Lord; let Him do what seems good to Him.”
• 2 Samuel 15:26But if He says this: ‘I have no delight in you,’ then here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.”
• 2 Samuel 16:10But the king said, “What business of mine is yours, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the Lord has told him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’”
• Job 1:22Despite all this, Job did not sin, nor did he blame God.

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