2 Samuel 10:12

Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 10:12

BSB

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight."

AKJV

Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seems him good.

CPDV

Be valiant men. And let us fight on behalf of our people and the city of our God. Then the Lord will do what is good in his own sight."

ERV

Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.

NHEB

Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and the LORD do that which seems good to him."

SMT

Be strong, and we will be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah shall do the good in his eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 10:12

BeofgoodcourageH2388VerbandletusplaythemenH2388VerbforourpeopleH5971Noun MasculineandforthecitiesH5892Noun MasculineofourGodH430Noun MasculineandtheLORDH3068Proper Name doH6213VerbthatwhichseemethH5869NounhimgoodH2896

Commentary for 2 Samuel 10:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 10:12

Summary

Exhortation to courage; trust in divine providence

Event

Joab encourages his men

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC