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But if you will go, do [valiantly], be strong for the battle: God will cast you down before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to cast down.
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A Promise, Not a Threat
Most modern commentators, including Barnes and Ellicott, believe a negative word like 'not' was accidentally dropped from the original text over time. They suggest the prophet's actual message was a promise: 'Go by yourself, be strong, and God will not make you fall.' This reading turns the verse from a threat into an encouragement to obey.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If the present text is regarded as sound, this passage must be taken ironically. But most recent commentators supply a second negative and render i…
19th Century
Anglican
But if you will go. —Rather, But go yourself; in contrast with the prohibition, Let not the army of Israel g…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if you will go, do it, be strong for the battle An ironical expression; if you will not be advised, take them wi…
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