2 Samuel 10:11
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.”
A short, plain-language explanation of 2 Samuel 10:11 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
““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)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he saith, `If Aram be stronger than I, then thou hast been to me for salvation, and if the Bene-Ammon be stronger than thou, then I have come to give salvation to thee;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 10:11 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 19:9The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.
- Nehemiah 4:20Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
- Galatians 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- 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,
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).