13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 19:13

New International Version

13 Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight."

English Standard Version

13 Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him."

The Message

13 Courage! We'll fight might and main for our people and for the cities of our God. And God will do whatever he sees needs doing!"

New King James Version

13 Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight."

New Living Translation

13 Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord 's will be done."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 19:13

Chapter Contents

David's wars.

The history is here repeated which we read 2 Samuel 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, and becoming his servants. Let us assist each other in a good cause; but let us fear lest, while made instruments of good to others, we should come short of salvation, through unbelief and sin.