But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand.
2 Chronicles 17:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer of the Lord, and two hundred thousand valiant warriors with him; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And next to him Amasiah son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the Lord, with 200,000 mighty men of valor. American Standard Version (1901) and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto Jehovah; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor. Common English Bible at his side was Amasiah, Zichri’s son, who volunteered for the LORD with two hundred thousand soldiers. Catholic Public Domain Version Also after him, there was Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who was consecrated to the Lord; and with him were two hundred thousand strong men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men. |
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand.
I know, my God, that you test the heart and that you are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to you.
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.
next to him, Jehohanan the commander and two hundred and eighty thousand with him;
from Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant warrior, and two hundred thousand with him armed with bow and shield;
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.
When the leaders lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, blessed be the Lord.
My heart is with the leaders of Israel, with the volunteers of the people. Blessed be the Lord!