² When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel^(A) rallied his strength and sat up on the bed.

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¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord^(A) and in his mighty power.^(B)

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¹⁸ I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me^(A) and what the king had said to me.

They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work.

¹⁶ And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength^(A) in God.

²⁸ But commission^(A) Joshua, and encourage^(B) and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across^(C) and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.”