Be strong! Let&#8217;s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The <sc>Lordsc> will do what he decides is best!&#8221;<n id="1" />

Joab<n id="1" /> said, &#8220;If the Arameans start to overpower me,<n id="2" /> you come to my rescue. If the Ammonites start to overpower you,<n id="3" /> I will come to your rescue.

They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s temple.

<p class="bodytext">But the king&#8217;s edict stood, despite Joab&#8217;s objections.<n id="1" /> So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel before returning to Jerusalem.<n id="2" />

I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.&#8217;<n id="1" />

Realize<n id="1" /> now that the <sc>Lordsc> has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!&#8221;p>

<t /><p class="bodytext">These were the leaders of David&#8217;s warriors who helped establish and stabilize his rule over all Israel, in accordance with the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s word.<n id="1" />

You are the source of wealth and honor;<n id="1" /> you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.<n id="2" />

Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the <sc>Lordsc> ordered Moses to give to Israel.<n id="1" /> Be strong and brave! Don&#8217;t be afraid and don&#8217;t panic!<n id="2" />

<p class="bodytext">David said to his son Solomon: &#8220;Be strong and brave! Do it! Don&#8217;t be afraid and don&#8217;t panic!<n id="1" /> For the <sc>Lordsc> God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s temple is finished.