32:6 He appointed military officers over the army 1 and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, 2 saying, 32:7 “Be strong and brave! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic 3 because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him. 4 32:8 He has with him mere human strength, 5 but the Lord our God is with us to help us and fight our battles!” The army 6 was encouraged by the words of King Hezekiah of Judah.
1 tn Heb “and he placed officers of war over the people.”
2 tn Heb “he spoke to their heart[s].”
3 tn Or perhaps, “and don’t be discouraged.”
4 tn Heb “for with us [is] a greater [one] than with him.”
5 tn Heb “With him is an arm of flesh.”
6 tn Or “people.”