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And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said, &#8220If 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If the Arameans are too strong for me,&#8221 Joab said, &#8220then you&#8217ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I&#8217ll help you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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, I will help thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />- - -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5547" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">David Defeats Ammon and Aram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>And he placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: te·ḥĕ·zaq (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">are too strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for me,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">“then you will come</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to my</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: liṯ·šū·ʿå̄·hs (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">rescue.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">And if</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Ammonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ye·ḥez·qū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">are too strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: wə·hō·wō·ša‘·tî·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">then I will come to your rescue.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">2 Samuel 10:11-12</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">If the Syrians</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Nehemiah 4:20</a></b></br> In what place <i>therefore</i> ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-12</a></b></br> Two <i>are</i> better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></b></br> Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-7.htm">Better</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Syrians</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Better</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Syrians</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If the Arameans are too strong for me,</b><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, is preparing for battle against the Arameans, who were known for their military prowess and alliances with other nations. The Arameans, also known as Syrians, were a significant power in the region, often in conflict with Israel. This phrase highlights Joab's strategic awareness and humility, acknowledging the possibility of needing assistance. It reflects the biblical principle of mutual support among God's people, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a>, which emphasizes the strength found in unity.<p><b>said Joab,</b><br>Joab was a key military leader under King David, known for his bravery and sometimes ruthless tactics. His leadership is crucial in the narrative of David's reign, often acting decisively in battle. Joab's role in this context shows his commitment to Israel's security and his loyalty to David, despite his complex character and later conflicts with the king.<p><b>then you will come to my rescue.</b><br>Joab is speaking to his brother Abishai, who is leading another division of the army. This statement underscores the importance of brotherhood and cooperation in achieving victory. The concept of rescue is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with God's deliverance of His people, as seen in <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a>. It also foreshadows the ultimate rescue through Jesus Christ, who delivers humanity from sin.<p><b>And if the Ammonites are too strong for you,</b><br>The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and frequent adversaries of Israel. Their strength in battle is acknowledged here, indicating the seriousness of the threat they posed. This phrase reflects the historical enmity between Israel and the Ammonites, as well as the broader theme of conflict between God's people and surrounding nations. The Ammonites' opposition to Israel is a reminder of the spiritual battles believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>.<p><b>then I will come to your rescue.</b><br>Joab's promise to support Abishai mirrors the biblical call for believers to bear one another's burdens, as instructed in <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>. This mutual assistance is a model of godly leadership and community, emphasizing the need for solidarity in the face of adversity. The concept of rescue also points to the redemptive work of Christ, who intercedes for believers and provides strength in times of need, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and strategic mind. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating leadership and brotherhood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a></b><br>A group of people from the region of Aram, often in conflict with Israel. They were hired by the Ammonites to fight against Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them. In this context, they have hired the Arameans to strengthen their forces against Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, King David is the overarching leader of Israel and the one who sends Joab and the army to battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The event taking place is a battle between the Israelites and the combined forces of the Ammonites and Arameans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_brotherhood_and_unity.htm">The Importance of Brotherhood and Unity</a></b><br>Joab's strategy emphasizes the strength found in unity and mutual support. In our spiritual battles, we must rely on our brothers and sisters in Christ for support and encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_in_spiritual_warfare.htm">Strategic Planning in Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Joab's foresight and planning serve as a model for how we should approach spiritual challenges. We must be prepared and have a plan for when we face trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_and_dependence_on_one_another.htm">Trust and Dependence on One Another</a></b><br>The mutual agreement between Joab and Abishai to support each other highlights the importance of trust and dependence within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Joab's willingness to face a potentially stronger enemy demonstrates the courage we are called to have as Christians, trusting in God's strength and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_battles.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Battles</a></b><br>While Joab and Abishai prepared for battle, the ultimate victory depended on God's will. We must remember that God is sovereign over all our struggles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_1_chronicles_19.htm">Can archaeological evidence substantiate the extensive alliances and conflicts described in 1 Chronicles 19, or is there a lack of supporting records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ammonites_see_david's_gesture_as_hostile.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 19:2-3 portray the Ammonite advisers interpreting David's gesture as hostility, while other ancient sources rarely mention such extreme suspicion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_extrabiblical_records_of_2_sam_10.htm">In 2 Samuel 10:8-9, is there any extrabiblical record indicating the precise locations and numbers of soldiers involved in these battles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Literally, <span class= "ital">If Aram, prevail over me, thou shalt become to me for succour.</span> The word "succour" here is <span class= "ital">t?sh-'?h,</span> a less frequent synonym of <span class= "ital">y?sh-'?h,</span> the term in Samuel.<p><span class= "bld">I will help</span> (succour) <span class= "bld">thee.</span>--Samuel, "I will march to succour thee." This verb is often rendered "to save," and the cognate noun, "salvation."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Arameans</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aram -- Syria</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are too strong</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּחֱזַ֤ק</span> <span class="translit">(te·ḥĕ·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for me,”</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֗אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“then you will come</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיִ֥יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my rescue.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִתְשׁוּעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(liṯ·šū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ammonites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are too strong</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶֽחֶזְק֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ye·ḥez·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְּךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then I will come to your rescue.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·wō·ša‘·tî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">1 Chronicles 19:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:12 He said If the Syrians are too (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>