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Selected Verse: 2 Samuel 10:12 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
2Sa 10:12	King James	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.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
For the cities of our God - This rather indicates that the relief of Medeba was one of the immediate objects in view, and consequently that at this time Medeba was still in the possession of the Reubenites. To prevent an Israelite city falling into the hands of a pagan people, and the rites of Moloch being substituted for the worship of Yahweh, was a very urgent motive to valor.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

For the cities of our God - This rather indicates that the relief of Medeba was one of the immediate objects in view, and consequently that at this time Medeba was still in the possession of the Reubenites. To prevent an Israelite city falling into the hands of a pagan people, and the rites of Moloch being substituted for the worship of Yahweh, was a very urgent motive to valor.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Be of good courage - This is a very fine military address, and is equal to any thing in ancient or modern times. Ye fight pro aris et focis; for every good, sacred and civil; for God, for your families, and for your country.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Be of good courage - This is a very fine military address, and is equal to any thing in ancient or modern times. Ye fight pro aris et focis; for every good, sacred and civil; for God, for your families, and for your country.

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