The rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the Ammonites.
2 Samuel 10:11 - English Standard Version 2016 And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come and 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. |
The rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the Ammonites.
Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.”
In the place where you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”
but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.