Joab said, “If the Arameans start to overpower me, you come to my rescue. If the Ammonites start to overpower you, I will come to your rescue.
He put his brother Abishai in charge of the rest of the army and they were deployed against the Ammonites.
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!”
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, gather there with us. Our God will fight for us!”
but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.