“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.
He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai who lined up in battle formation to engage the Ammonites.
Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”
Wherever you hear the trumpet sound, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us! ”
But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves.
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.