And the prophet came to the sovereign of Yisra’ĕ
And it came to be at the turn of the year, at the time sovereigns go out to battle, that Dawiḏ
And he said, “I have been very jealous for יהוה Elohim of hosts, for the children of Yisra’ĕ
And see, a prophet came near to Aḥ
And the sovereign of Yisra’ĕ
And it came to be, at the turn of the year, that Ben-Haḏ
Then the prophet went and waited for the sovereign by the way, and disguised himself with ashes on his eyes.
And one of his servants said, “None, my master, O sovereign, for Elisha, the prophet who is in Yisra’ĕ
And it came to be at the turn of the year, at the time sovereigns go out to battle, that Yo’aḇ
And Amatsyahu strengthened himself, and led his people, and went to the Valley of Salt and smote ten thousand of the sons of Sĕ
“But if you are going, do it! Be strong in battle, else Elohim would make you fall before the enemy, for Elohim has power to help and to overthrow.”
Wait on יהוה, be strong, And let Him strengthen your heart! Wait, I say, on יהוה!
The Name of יהוה is a strong tower; The righteous run into it and are safe.
By counsel plans are established; And by wise guidance wage a battle.
O יהוה, Your hand is high, they do not see. They see the ardour of the people and are ashamed; also, let the fire for Your adversaries consume them.
“I am יהוה, that is My Name, and My esteem I do not give to another, nor My praise to idols.
“Be shattered, O you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Give ear, all you from the far places of the earth. Gird yourselves, but be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, but be broken in pieces.
For the rest, my brothers, be strong in the Master and in the mightiness of His strength.
