but the rest of the troops he committed to the command of his brother Abishai, and he arrayed them against the children of Ammon.
2 Samuel 10:11 - Tree of Life Version Then he said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you will help me, but if the children of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will 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. |
but the rest of the troops he committed to the command of his brother Abishai, and he arrayed them against the children of Ammon.
Chazak! And let us take courage for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God, and may Adonai do what is good in His eyes.”
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the powerless and not just please ourselves.
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you fulfill the Torah of Messiah.