1 Chronicles 19:12

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.”

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BSBPD

““If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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 help thee.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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 help thee.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And he saith, `If Aram be stronger than I, then thou hast been to me for salvation; and if the sons of Ammon be stronger than thou, then I have saved thee;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Chronicles 19:12 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Nehemiah 4:20Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”
  2. Ecclesiastes 4:9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
  3. Galatians 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
  4. Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

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