Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. New Living Translation For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the LORD gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart! English Standard Version Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed. Berean Standard Bible Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Berean Literal Bible Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and the ordinances with which YHWH commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and be courageous. Do not fear and do not be dismayed. King James Bible Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. New King James Version Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the LORD charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed. New American Standard Bible Then you will prosper, if you are careful to follow the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed. NASB 1995 “Then you will prosper, if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed. NASB 1977 “Then you shall prosper, if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed. Legacy Standard Bible Then you will succeed, if you are careful to do the statutes and the judgments which Yahweh commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed. Amplified Bible Then you will prosper, if you are careful to observe and fulfill the statutes and ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be dismayed. Berean Annotated Bible Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD {YHWH} commanded Moses (drawn out) for Israel (he wrestles with God). Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Christian Standard Bible Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or discouraged. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or discouraged.” American Standard Version Then shalt thou prosper, if thou observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Jehovah charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed. Contemporary English Version If you obey the laws and teachings that the LORD gave Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and brave and don't get discouraged or be afraid of anything. English Revised Version Then shalt thou prosper, if thou observe to do the statutes and the judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then you will succeed if you will carefully obey the laws and decrees the LORD commanded Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid or terrified. Good News Translation If you obey all the laws which the LORD gave to Moses for Israel, you will be successful. Be determined and confident, and don't let anything make you afraid. International Standard Version Then you will be successful, if you keep on observing the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, be courageous, and never give in to fear or dismay. NET Bible Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the LORD ordered Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic! New Heart English Bible Then you will prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD gave Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, and courageous. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed. Webster's Bible Translation Then shalt thou prosper, if thou shalt take heed to fulfill the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. World English Bible Then you will prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Yahweh gave Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid and don’t be dismayed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen you prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the judgments that YHWH charged Moses with concerning Israel; be strong and courageous; do not fear, nor be cast down. Berean Literal Bible Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and the ordinances with which YHWH commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and be courageous. Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Young's Literal Translation then thou dost prosper, if thou dost observe to do the statutes and the judgments that Jehovah charged Moses with concerning Israel; be strong and courageous; do not fear, nor be cast down. Smith's Literal Translation Then thou shalt prosper if thou shalt watch to do the laws and the judgments which Jehovah commanded Moses concerning Israel: be strong and be active; thou shalt not fear and thou shalt not be terrified. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor then thou shalt be able to prosper, if thou keep the commandments, and judgments, which the Lord commanded Moses to teach Israel: take courage and act manfully, fear not, nor be dismayed. Catholic Public Domain Version For then you will be able to advance, if you keep the commandments and judgments that the Lord instructed Moses to teach to Israel. Be strengthened and act manfully. You should not fear, and you should not dread. New American Bible Only then shall you succeed, if you are careful to observe the statutes and ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and steadfast; do not fear or be dismayed. New Revised Standard Version Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen you shall prosper if you take heed to observe these commandments and the statutes and judgments just as the LORD charged Moses to teach Israel, then you will be strong and of good courage; fear not, nor be dismayed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if you will keep and you will do these commandments, and the laws and the judgments, just as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe to teach Israel, then be strong and be valiant, and you shall not fear, neither shall you be shaken. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then shalt thou prosper, if thou observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel; be strong, and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then will he prosper thee, if thou take heed to do the commandments and judgments which the Lord commanded Moses for Israel: be courageous and strong; fear not, nor be terrified. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple…12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. 13Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 14Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.… Cross References Then you will succeed, Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. 2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances Deuteronomy 5:1 Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 6:1-3 These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. / Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. Deuteronomy 11:1 You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments. that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Leviticus 27:34 These are the commandments that the LORD gave to Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai. Numbers 36:13 These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Leviticus 26:46 These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai. Be strong and courageous. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Joshua 1:7-9 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. / Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Treasury of Scripture Then shall you prosper, if you take heed to fulfill the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. Then shalt 1 Chronicles 28:7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. Joshua 1:7,8 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: to fulfil Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. be strong 1 Chronicles 28:10,20 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it… Deuteronomy 31:7,8 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… Joshua 1:6-9,18 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… Jump to Previous Afraid Care Careful Charged Commanded Courage Courageous Decrees Dismayed Dread Fear Fulfil Fulfill Good Heed Israel Judgments Laws Moses Observe Ordinances Prosper Statutes Strong SuccessJump to Next Afraid Care Careful Charged Commanded Courage Courageous Decrees Dismayed Dread Fear Fulfil Fulfill Good Heed Israel Judgments Laws Moses Observe Ordinances Prosper Statutes Strong Success1 Chronicles 22 1. David, foreknowing the place of the temple, prepares abundance for building it.6. He instructs Solomon in God's promises, and his duty in building the temple. 17. He charges the princes to assist his son Then you will succeed This phrase emphasizes the conditional nature of success in the biblical context, which is often tied to obedience to God's commands. Success here is not merely material or military but encompasses spiritual prosperity and fulfillment of God's purposes. The biblical narrative frequently links success with adherence to divine instructions, as seen in Joshua 1:8, where meditation on the law is tied to prosperity and success. if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel Be strong and courageous Do not be afraid or discouraged Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is preparing for the construction of the temple and giving instructions to his son Solomon. 2. Solomon David's son, who is chosen to build the temple and is being encouraged by David to follow God's commandments. 3. Moses The prophet and leader who received the Law from God, which David references as the statutes and ordinances to be followed. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, to whom the Law was given and who are the recipients of God's promises and commandments. 5. The Temple The future house of worship in Jerusalem, which Solomon is tasked to build, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandmentsTrue prosperity is linked to obedience to God's laws. Just as Solomon was instructed, we are called to live by God's Word. Strength and Courage in Faith Facing challenges requires strength and courage, which are rooted in faith and trust in God's promises. Avoiding Fear and Discouragement Fear and discouragement can hinder our spiritual journey. We are encouraged to rely on God's presence and promises to overcome these obstacles. Continuity of God's Promises The call to be strong and courageous is a timeless command, applicable to all believers as they pursue God's will. Role of Leadership and Legacy David's instructions to Solomon highlight the importance of godly leadership and the legacy of faith passed down through generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:13?2. How does obeying God's statutes in 1 Chronicles 22:13 lead to prosperity? 3. What role does courage play in following God's commands in 1 Chronicles 22:13? 4. How can we apply "be strong and courageous" in our daily lives? 5. How does Joshua 1:9 reinforce the message in 1 Chronicles 22:13? 6. What steps can we take to ensure we "do not be afraid"? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 22:13 define success in following God's commandments? 8. What historical context surrounds the instructions in 1 Chronicles 22:13? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 22:13 relate to the concept of courage in faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22? 11. How do I serve God? 12. What are the key themes in 1 Chronicles? 13. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault? What Does 1 Chronicles 22:13 Mean Then you will succeed• David tells Solomon that real prosperity flows from God’s favor, not from human ingenuity. “Then you will succeed” echoes Joshua 1:8, “For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do”. • Success here centers on completing God’s assignment—the building of the temple—just as Joshua’s success centered on conquering the land (Joshua 21:43-45). • It is a promise conditioned on obedience, reminding us that “the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David” (2 Chronicles 17:3-5). If you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel • Obedience is detailed, not casual. “Carefully follow” parallels Deuteronomy 6:17, “Diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God”. • “Statutes and ordinances” covers moral, civil, and ceremonial directives—everything God revealed through Moses (Exodus 24:3-8). • The requirement remains personal: Solomon must embrace God’s Word as his own standard (Psalm 119:1-2). • The principle stretches into the New Testament: Jesus links love for Him with obedience to His commands (John 14:15), underscoring continuity in God’s expectations. Be strong and courageous • These same words launched Joshua’s leadership (Joshua 1:6-7) and now launch Solomon’s. Strength and courage are not personality traits but responses to God’s call. • David models this courage by amassing materials and planning despite not being allowed to build the temple himself (1 Chronicles 22:2-5). • True strength rests on God’s presence: “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD your God is with you” (1 Chronicles 28:20). • When God assigns a task, He supplies the fortitude to complete it (Philippians 4:13). Do not be afraid or discouraged • Fear and discouragement often follow great callings; God addresses them directly (Deuteronomy 31:8). • The phrase pairs a negative command (“do not be afraid”) with a heart-level guard (“or discouraged”), covering both external threats and internal doubts. • Isaiah 41:10 reinforces this dual assurance: “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you; I will surely help you”. • For Solomon, the obstacles included his youth, the nation’s expectations, and the grandeur of the project (1 Kings 3:7). God’s antidote is His unwavering presence. summary 1 Chronicles 22:13 ties success to wholehearted obedience, anchors obedience in the revealed Word given through Moses, and braces the obedient servant with God-empowered courage that silences fear. David’s charge to Solomon remains God’s charge to every believer: walk carefully in His Word, rely on His strength, and move forward unafraid, confident that true success is guaranteed by the Lord who calls and equips. (13) Then shalt thou prosper.--The verse makes it quite clear that obedience was an indispensable condition to the full realisation of the promise. (Comp. 1Chronicles 22:10 with the actual after-course of history.) Yet the word of the Lord does not return unto Him void; and if the earthly dynasty of David came to an end through disobedience, in due time was born an heir of David and Solomon, who is at this day the Lord of a spiritual dominion which will endure throughout the ages.If thou takest heed to fulfil.--Literally, if thou keep to do the statutes and judgments: language which is obviously a reminiscence of Deuteronomy. (Comp. Deuteronomy 7:11; Deuteronomy 11:32.) Be strong, and of good courage.--Or, Be stout and staunch! a frequent phrase in Joshua (1Chronicles 1:7, &c.). Dread not, nor be dismayed.--So Deuteronomy 1:21; Deuteronomy 31:8; Joshua 1:9. . . . Verse 13. - The references to olden time, and the pointed reference to Moses, must be regarded as emphatic. In 1 Chronicles 28:20 we find the additional words, "and do it," inserted after the animated and intensely earnest exhortation, Be strong, and of good courage. This inspiriting summons was no new one. It was probably already hallowed in the name of religious language, and would be often quoted (Deuteronomy 4:1; Deuteronomy 31:5-8; Joshua 1:5-9).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore you will succeed, תַּצְלִ֔יחַ (taṣ·lî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6743: To push forward if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you carefully תִּשְׁמ֗וֹר (tiš·mō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to follow לַעֲשׂוֹת֙ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the statutes הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים (ha·ḥuq·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute and ordinances הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים (ham·miš·pā·ṭîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel commanded צִוָּ֧ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Be strong חֲזַ֣ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous. וֶאֱמָ֔ץ (we·’ĕ·māṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid תִּירָ֖א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged. תֵּחָֽת׃ (tê·ḥāṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear Links 1 Chronicles 22:13 NIV1 Chronicles 22:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 22:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 22:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 22:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 22:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you shall prosper if you observe (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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