Verse 11

The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Så slo Herren etioperne foran Asa og Juda, og etioperne tok til flukt.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Og Asa ropte til Herren, sin Gud, og sa: Herre, i dine øyne er det ingen forskjell på å hjelpe den mange eller den maktesløse. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn går vi mot denne mengden. Herre, du er vår Gud. La ikke mennesker seire over deg.

• Norsk King James

  Og Asa ropte til Herren, sin Gud, og sa: Herre, det er ingenting for deg å hjelpe oss, enten med mange eller med de som ikke har styrke; hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud; for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn går vi imot denne mengden. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesket seire over deg.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, ingen forskjell for deg om du hjelper oss enten med stor styrke eller ingen. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og vi er kommet i ditt navn mot denne hæren. Herre, du er vår Gud, ingen menneske kan stå seg mot deg.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Herren slo kusjittene for Asa og for Juda, og kusjittene flyktet.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, det er ingenting for deg å hjelpe, enten de er mange eller få uten styrke. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn har vi kommet mot denne store styrken. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesker vinne over deg.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Og Asa ropte til Herren, sin Gud, og sa: «Herre, for deg er det ikke vanskelig å hjelpe, uansett om det er med mange eller med dem som er uten makt; hjelp oss, Herre, vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn står vi imot denne folkemengden. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesket vinne over deg.»

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, det er ingenting for deg å hjelpe, enten de er mange eller få uten styrke. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn har vi kommet mot denne store styrken. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesker vinne over deg.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Herren slo kushittene foran Asa og Juda, og kushittene flyktet.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Herren slo kusjittene foran Asa og Juda, og kusjittene flyktet.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og Asa raabte til Herren sin Gud og sagde: Herre! der er ikke (Forskjel) hos dig at hjælpe, enten (hvor der er) megen eller ingen Kraft; hjælp os, Herre, vor Gud! thi vi forlade os fast paa dig, og vi ere komne i dit Navn mod denne Hob; Herre! du er vor Gud, intet Menneske formaaer (Noget) imod dig.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Asa ropte til Herren, sin Gud, og sa: Herre, det er ingenting for deg å hjelpe, enten med mange eller med dem som ingen makt har. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn går vi mot denne store mengden. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke menneskene seire over deg.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, 'LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many, or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; let not man prevail against You.'

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, det er ingen andre enn deg som kan hjelpe mellom den mektige og den som er uten styrke. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn har vi kommet mot denne store skaren. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesker få overmakten mot deg.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: 'Herre, det er ikke vanskelig for deg å hjelpe enten mot de sterke eller de maktesløse. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn har vi gått i møte med denne store hær. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesker vinne over deg!'

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Asa ropte til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, det er ingen andre enn deg som kan hjelpe mellom den sterke og den som ikke har styrke. Hjelp oss, Herre vår Gud, for vi stoler på deg, og i ditt navn har vi gått mot denne store hæren. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke mennesker få overmakt over deg.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Asa ba til Herren sin Gud og sa: Herre, bare du kan gi hjelp mot de sterke til den som ikke har styrke; kom til vår hjelp, Herre vår Gud, for vårt håp er i deg, og i ditt navn har vi gått ut mot denne store hæren. Herre, du er vår Gud; la ikke menneskets makt bli større enn din.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And Asa called vpon ye LORDE his God and sayde: LORDE, it is no differece wt ye, to helpe by fewe or by many. Helpe vs O LORDE oure God: for oure trust is in the, & in thy name are we come forth against this multitude. LORDE oure God, let no man preuayle agaynst the.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And Asa cryed vnto the Lorde his God, and saide, Lord, it is nothing with thee to helpe with many, or with no power: helpe vs, O Lorde our God: for we rest on thee, and in thy Name are we come against this multitude: O Lorde, thou art our God, let not man preuaile against thee.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And Asa cryed vnto the Lorde his God, and saide: Lorde, it is no harde thing with thee to helpe with many or them that haue no power: Helpe vs therfore O Lorde our God, for we trust to thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude: Thou art the Lord our God, and no man shall preuaile against thee.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; let not man prevail against thee.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength: help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God; don't let man prevail against you.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And Asa calleth unto Jehovah his God, and saith, `Jehovah! it is nothing with Thee to help, between the mighty and those who have no power; help us, O Jehovah, our God, for on Thee we have leant, and in Thy name we have come against this multitude; O Jehovah, our God thou `art'; let him not prevail with Thee -- mortal man!

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Asa cried unto Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, there is none besides thee to help, between the mighty and him that hath no strength: help us, O Jehovah our God; for we rely on thee, and in thy name are we come against this multitude. O Jehovah, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And Asa made prayer to the Lord his God and said, Lord, you only are able to give help against the strong to him who has no strength; come to our help, O Lord our God, for our hope is in you, and in your name we have come out against this great army. O Lord, you are our God; let not man's power be greater than yours.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, "Yahweh, there is none besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God. Don't let man prevail against you."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Asa prayed to the LORD his God:“O LORD, there is no one but you who can help the weak when they are vastly outnumbered. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you and have marched on your behalf against this huge army. O LORD, you are our God; don’t let men prevail against you!”

Referenced Verses

• 2 Chr 13:14 : 14 When Judah turned, they saw that the battle was in front of them and behind them. They cried out to the LORD, and the priests blew the trumpets.
• 2 Chr 13:18 : 18 So the Israelites were humbled at that time, and the men of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors.
• 2 Cor 12:9-9 : 9 But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
• Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• 1 Chr 5:20 : 20 They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them because they cried out to God during the battle, and He answered their prayers since they trusted in Him.
• Ps 9:19 : 19 For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
• Ps 18:6 : 6 The ropes of Sheol entangled me; the traps of death confronted me.
• 1 Sam 14:6 : 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, 'Come, let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.'
• Exod 14:10 : 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians marching after them! They were terrified and cried out to the LORD.
• Ps 20:7 : 7 Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the victorious power of His right hand.
• Isa 40:29-31 : 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
• Isa 41:10-14 : 10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; indeed, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 11 Behold, all who are enraged against you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who oppose you will be as nothing and will perish. 12 You will search for your enemies, but you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing, as non-existent. 13 For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.' 14 Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel. I myself will help you, declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
• Jer 1:19 : 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue you,' declares the LORD.
• Amos 5:9 : 9 He flashes destruction upon the mighty and brings ruin upon the fortified city.
• Zech 2:8 : 8 He said to him, 'Run and tell that young man: Jerusalem will be inhabited as a city without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it.'
• Matt 16:18 : 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
• John 14:1 : 1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
• John 14:27 : 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not let it be afraid.
• Acts 2:21 : 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
• Acts 3:16 : 16 By faith in His name, this man—whom you see and know—has been made strong. The faith that comes through Jesus has given him this complete healing in the presence of you all.
• Acts 9:4 : 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"
• Ps 22:5 : 5 In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them.
• Ps 34:6 : 6 They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.
• Ps 37:5 : 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act.
• Ps 50:15 : 15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me.
• Ps 79:9-9 : 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for the sake of Your name. 10 Why should the nations say, 'Where is their God?' Let it be known among the nations before our eyes that You avenge the spilled blood of Your servants.
• Ps 91:15 : 15 He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
• Ps 120:1 : 1 A song of ascents: I called to the LORD in my distress, and He answered me.
• Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• Isa 2:22 : 22 Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?
• Isa 26:3-4 : 3 You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast, because it trusts in You. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD Himself is the eternal Rock.
• Isa 26:13 : 13 LORD our God, other lords besides You have ruled over us, but Your name alone we honor.
• Lev 26:8 : 8 Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall before you by the sword.
• Deut 32:27 : 27 but I feared the provocation of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say, 'Our own hand has triumphed; it was not the LORD who did all this.'
• Deut 32:30 : 30 How could one chase a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them and the LORD had handed them over?
• Deut 32:36 : 36 For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one is left—neither slave nor free.
• Josh 7:8-9 : 8 Pardon me, O Lord, what can I say now that Israel has turned its back and fled from its enemies? 9 The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of this and surround us. They will cut off our name from the earth. And then, what will you do for your great name?
• Judg 7:7 : 7 The LORD said to Gideon, "With the three hundred men who lapped, I will save you and hand Midian over to you. Let all the others go home."
• 1 Sam 2:9 : 9 'He guards the feet of His faithful ones, but the wicked are silenced in darkness. For it is not by strength that one prevails.'
• 1 Sam 17:35-36 : 35 'I went after it, struck it, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its mane, struck it, and killed it.' 36 'Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.'
• 1 Sam 17:45-46 : 45 David replied to the Philistine, 'You come against me with a sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.' 46 'Today, the LORD will deliver you into my hand. I will strike you down and cut off your head. I will give the corpses of the Philistines’ army today to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.'
• 1 Kgs 20:27-30 : 27 The Israelites were also mustered and supplied with provisions. They went out to meet the Arameans and camped opposite them, appearing like two small flocks of goats, while the Arameans covered the countryside. 28 Then a man of God approached the king of Israel and said, "This is what the LORD says: Because the Arameans think that the LORD is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD." 29 For seven days, the two armies camped opposite each other. On the seventh day, the battle began, and the Israelites struck down 100,000 Aramean foot soldiers in one day. 30 The rest of the Arameans fled to the city of Aphek, where a wall collapsed on 27,000 of them. Meanwhile, Ben-Hadad fled to the city and hid in an inner room.
• 2 Chr 18:31 : 31 When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, 'This is the king of Israel!' So they turned to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; God diverted them away from him.
• 2 Chr 20:12 : 12 Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.
• 2 Chr 32:8 : 8 With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." The people regained confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
• 2 Chr 32:20 : 20 King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven.
• Ps 20:5 : 5 May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all of your plans.
• 2 Chr 13:12 : 12 Now look, God is with us at our head, and His priests with their trumpets are ready to sound the battle cry against you. People of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.