“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee.
2 Chronicles 17:16 - Revised Standard Version CI and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord, with two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the Lord, with 200,000 mighty men of valor. American Standard Version (1901) and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. Common English Bible at his side was Amasiah, Zichri’s son, who volunteered for the LORD with two hundred thousand soldiers. Catholic Public Domain Version Also after him, there was Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who was consecrated to the Lord; and with him were two hundred thousand strong men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men. |
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee.
I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness; in the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen thy people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to thee.
Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord; David the king also rejoiced greatly.
and next to him Jehohanan the commander, with two hundred and eighty thousand,
Of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, with two hundred thousand men armed with bow and shield,
Your people will offer themselves freely on the day you lead your host upon the holy mountains. From the womb of the morning like dew your youth will come to you.
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he has not.
“That the leaders took the lead in Israel, that the people offered themselves willingly, bless the Lord!
My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the Lord.