⁹ Only ^(A)do not rebel against the Lord, ^(B)nor fear the people of the land, for ^(C)they^[a] are our bread; their protection has departed from them, ^(D)and the Lord is with us. Do not fear them.”

² And he went out ^[a]to meet Asa, and said to him: “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. ^(A)The Lord is with you while you are with Him. ^(B)If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but ^(C)if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.

⁸ With him is an ^(A)arm of flesh; but ^(B)with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.