“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
2 Chronicles 17:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 and next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, a volunteer for the service of the Lord, with two hundred thousand mighty warriors. More versionsKing 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 to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
I know, my God, that you search the heart and take pleasure in uprightness; in the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people who are present here offering freely and joyously to you.
Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with single mind they had offered freely to the Lord; King David also rejoiced greatly.
and next to him Jehohanan the commander, with two hundred eighty thousand,
Of Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty warrior, with two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield,
Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day you lead your forces on the holy mountains. From the womb of the morning, like dew, your youth will come to you.
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
“When locks are long in Israel, when the people offer themselves willingly— bless the Lord!
My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the Lord.