¹² Be strong,^(A) and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”^(B)

¹³ Be on your guard; stand firm^(A) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.^(B)

⁶ Be strong and courageous.^(A) Do not be afraid or terrified^(B) because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you;^(C) he will never leave you^(D) nor forsake^(E) you.”

¹⁸ So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord; let him do what is good in his eyes.”^(A)

⁶ So we say with confidence,

¹⁴ After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid^(A) of them. Remember^(B) the Lord, who is great and awesome,^(C) and fight^(D) for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

⁹ Be strong, Philistines! Be men, or you will be subject to the Hebrews, as they^(A) have been to you. Be men, and fight!”

¹⁵ But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best,^(A) but please rescue us now.”

¹³ Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”

²¹ and said: