He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites.
1 Chronicles 19:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘If the Arameans are too strong for me,’ Joab said, ‘then you’ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll help you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he said, If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. American Standard Version (1901) And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Common English Bible Joab said, “If the Arameans prove too strong for me, you must help me, and if the Ammonites prove too strong for you, I’ll help you. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: "If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee. |
He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites.
Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.’
Wherever you hear the sound of the ram’s horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us! ’
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.