He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites.
2 Samuel 10:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘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. 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 come and help thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Joab said, If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and 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 come and help thee. Common English Bible “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 Joab said: "If the Syrians prevail against me, then you shall assist me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail against you, then I will assist you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Joab said: If the Syrians are too strong for me, then thou shalt help me. But if the children of Ammon are too strong for thee, then 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! ’
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 fulfil the law of Christ.