2 Samuel 23:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.”
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“But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the Lord wrought a great victory.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he stationeth himself in the midst of the portion, and delivereth it, and smiteth the Philistines, and Jehovah worketh a great salvation.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 23:12 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 23:10but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.
- Psalms 3:8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
- Psalms 44:2With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out.
- Proverbs 21:31A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
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