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He appointed military officers over the army[a] and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them,[b] saying, “Be strong and brave! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic[c] 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.[d] He has with him mere human strength,[e] but the Lord our God is with us to help us and fight our battles!” The army[f] was encouraged by the words of King Hezekiah of Judah.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 32:6 tn Heb “and he placed officers of war over the people.”
  2. 2 Chronicles 32:6 tn Heb “he spoke to their heart[s].”
  3. 2 Chronicles 32:7 tn Or perhaps, “and don’t be discouraged.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 32:7 tn Heb “for with us [is] a greater [one] than with him.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 32:8 tn Heb “With him is an arm of flesh.”
  6. 2 Chronicles 32:8 tn Or “people.”