1 Chronicles 28:20

18 the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

19 “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
KJV
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
WEB
David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished.
ASV
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.
DARBY
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and courageous, and do it; fear not nor be dismayed: for Jehovah Elohim, my God, will be with thee; he will not leave thee, neither forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah is finished.
BLB
And David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and be courageous and do [it]. Do not fear and do not be dismayed, for YHWH God, my God, [is] with you. He will not leave you and he will not forsake you until the completion of all the work of the service of the house of YHWH.
ÅB
Så sa David til sin sønn Salomo: Vær frimodig og sterk og gå til verket, frykt ikke og vær ikke redd! For Gud Herren, min Gud, er med deg; han vil ikke slippe deg og ikke forlate deg, før alt arbeid for tjenesten ved Herrens hus er fullført.
OTB
Da sa David til sin sønn Salomo,
“Vær sterk og modig, og handle;
frykt ikke og bli ikke motløs,
for Herren Gud, min Gud, er med deg.
Han vil ikke svikte deg eller forlate deg før alt arbeidet for tjenesten i Herrens hus er fullført.
B1930
Så sa David til sin sønn Salomo: Vær frimodig og sterk og gå til verket, frykt ikke og vær ikke redd! For Gud Herren, min Gud, er med dig; han vil ikke slippe dig og ikke forlate dig, før alt arbeid for tjenesten ved Herrens hus er fullført.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 22:13

    Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

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  • Isaiah 41:10

    Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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  • Joshua 1:5–9

    No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

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  • Hebrews 13:5

    Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

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  • Romans 8:31

    What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

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  • Psalms 27:1–2

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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  • Deuteronomy 31:7–8

    Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.

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