2 Samuel 2:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Saul is dead, but the tribe of Judah has made me their king. So be strong and have courage.

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

Later the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision, “Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly.”

2 Samuel 10:12

Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the cities of our God. I pray that the LORD will do whatever pleases him.”

2 Samuel 2:6

and I pray that the LORD will be kind and faithful to you. I will be your friend because of what you have done.

2 Samuel 2:8

Abner the son of Ner had been the general of Saul's army. He took Saul's son Ishbosheth across the River Jordan to Mahanaim

2 Samuel 5:3

During the meeting, David made an agreement with the leaders and asked the LORD to be their witness. Then the leaders poured olive oil on David's head to show that he was now the king of Israel.

2 Kings 11:12

Jehoiada brought Joash outside, where he placed the crown on his head and gave him a copy of instructions for ruling the nation. Olive oil was poured on his head to show that he was now king, while the crowd clapped and shouted, “Long live the king!”

Nehemiah 2:18

Then I told them how kind God had been and what the king had said. Immediately, they replied, “Let's start building now!” So they got everything ready.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.

1 Samuel 31:12

So one night, some brave men from Jabesh went to Beth-Shan. They took down the bodies of Saul and his sons, then brought them back to Jabesh and burnt them.

1 Samuel 31:7

The Israelites on the other side of Jezreel Valley and the other side of the Jordan learnt that Saul and his sons were dead. They saw that the Israelite army had run away. So they ran away too, and the Philistines moved into the towns the Israelites had left behind.

1 Samuel 4:9

Philistines, be brave and fight hard! If you don't, those Hebrews will rule us, just as we've been ruling them. Fight and don't be afraid.