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The LORD will do what is good in his sight.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the LORD’s will be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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 <i>that which is</i> good in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do <i>what is</i> good in His sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Be 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.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD’s will be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD&#8217s will be done.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the towns of our LORD God. I pray he will do whatever pleases him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />be 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.”<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 />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!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be 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.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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 <i>is</i> good in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-13.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=5560" 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">12</span>“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="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥă·zaq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·niṯ·ḥaz·zə·qāh (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and let us fight bravely</a> <a href="/hebrew/1157.htm" title="1157: bə·‘aḏ- (Prep) -- From ad with prepositional prefix; in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">our people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1157.htm" title="1157: ū·ḇə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From ad with prepositional prefix; in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.">and for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of our God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">May the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">do</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">what is good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in His sight.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.…<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="/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="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a></span><br />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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<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="/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="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a></span><br />Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!”<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="/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">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.</p><p class="hdg">of good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6,7</a></b></br> Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he <i>it is</i> that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7</a></b></br> 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 <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">let the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Judges 10:15</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a></b></br> And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It <i>is</i> the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26</a></b></br> But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, <i>here am</i> I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Behave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Bravely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-25.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-17.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-19.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-27.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Valiantly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Behave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Bravely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-3.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Play</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-32.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/ezra/7-18.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Valiantly</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>Be strong</b><br>This phrase is a call to courage and resilience. In the biblical context, strength is often associated with reliance on God rather than mere physical might. <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> echoes this sentiment, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. The strength here is not just physical but also moral and spiritual, rooted in faith and trust in God's promises.<p><b>and let us fight bravely</b><br>The call to fight bravely reflects the necessity of courage in the face of adversity. In ancient Israel, warfare was a common reality, and bravery was a valued trait. This phrase emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the face of opposition, much like David's confrontation with Goliath in <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a>. The bravery called for is not reckless but is grounded in the assurance of God's presence and support.<p><b>for our people</b><br>This highlights the communal aspect of the battle. The fight is not just for personal glory but for the protection and welfare of the community. In the historical context, the Israelites were a covenant people, and their identity was deeply tied to their collective relationship with God. This communal focus is seen throughout the Old Testament, where the actions of individuals often have implications for the entire nation.<p><b>and for the cities of our God</b><br>The cities mentioned are not just physical locations but represent the dwelling places of God's people and, by extension, God's presence among them. Jerusalem, as the city of God, holds particular significance as the center of worship and the location of the Temple. The defense of these cities is seen as a defense of God's honor and His covenant promises. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God dwelling among His people, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>.<p><b>May the LORD do what is good in His sight.</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God's sovereignty and ultimate control over the outcome of events. It reflects a deep trust in God's wisdom and goodness, reminiscent of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a>), where He submits to the Father's will. The phrase underscores the belief that God's plans are ultimately for the good of His people, as affirmed in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>. It is a statement of faith that, regardless of the immediate outcome, God's purposes will prevail.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army, who is speaking in this verse. He is a key military leader and strategist in the service of King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ammonites.htm">The Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them. In this chapter, they have hired Aramean mercenaries to fight against Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arameans.htm">The Arameans</a></b><br>Mercenaries hired by the Ammonites to bolster their forces against Israel. They are from the region of Aram, north of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel at the time, under whose reign this military campaign is taking place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cities_of_our_god.htm">The Cities of Our God</a></b><br>Refers to the cities of Israel, which are considered under the protection and ownership of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a></b><br>Joab's call to be strong and fight bravely is a timeless principle for leaders. It emphasizes the need for courage and determination in the face of adversity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The statement "May the LORD do what is good in His sight" reflects a deep trust in God's sovereign will. Believers are encouraged to act faithfully and leave the results to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joab's motivation is not just personal victory but the protection of "our people and the cities of our God." This highlights the importance of community and collective responsibility in our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battle can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, where believers are called to be strong and courageous, relying on God's strength and guidance.<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/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_abijah_more_faithful_in_chronicles.htm">2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_10_13_blame_saul's_death.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_answers_in_genesis'_purpose.htm">What are the annals of Israel's kings?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">Be of good courage.</span>--The same verb was rendered "be strong" in <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm" title="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.">1Chronicles 19:12</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Let us behave ourselves valiantly.</span>--The same verb again, in reflexive form. Thus the whole runs literally: <span class= "ital">Be strong, and let us shew ourselves strong!</span><p><span class= "bld">And let the Lord do</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">And Jehovah</span>--<span class= "ital">the good in his own eyes may he do!</span> 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 <span class= "ital">"</span>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.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-13.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">Be strong</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲזַ֤ק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine 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">and let us fight bravely</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִֽתְחַזְּקָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niṯ·ḥaz·zə·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common 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</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1157.htm">Strong's 1157: </a> </span><span class="str2">In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמֵּ֔נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and for</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְעַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1157.htm">Strong's 1157: </a> </span><span class="str2">In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">May the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטּ֥וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is good</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His sight.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:13 Be of good courage and let us (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:14" /></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>