Verse 15

He said: 'Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Han sa: «Lytt, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Ikke vær redde, og mist ikke motet på grunn av denne store hæren, for krigen tilhører ikke dere, men Gud.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Han sa: Lytt, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og du, kong Josafat: Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og bli ikke forferdet på grunn av denne store folkemengden, for slaget er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Norsk King James

  Og han sa: «Hør, alle Juda og dere innbyggere av Jerusalem, og du, konge Josjafat! Slik sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redd eller motløse på grunn av denne store mengden; for striden tilhører ikke dere, men Gud.»

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Han sa: Lytt, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere og du, kong Josafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redde eller motløse for denne store hæren, for striden er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Han sa: 'Lytt, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og kong Josjafat. Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke, vær ikke redde for denne store hæren, for krigen er ikke deres, men Guds.'

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  og han sa: Hør, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere og du, kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redde eller motløse på grunn av denne store mengden, for striden er ikke deres, men Guds.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Han sa: «Hør, hele Juda og dere som bor i Jerusalem, og du, kong Jehosjafat! Slik sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og bli ikke skremt av denne store hærskaren, for kampen er ikke deres, den er Herrens.»

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

  og han sa: Hør, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere og du, kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redde eller motløse på grunn av denne store mengden, for striden er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Han sa: "Hør, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere og kong Josafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og bli ikke motløse på grunn av denne store hæren, for kampen er ikke deres, men Guds.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  og han sa: "Hør, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og bli ikke motløse på grunn av denne store skaren, for kampen er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og han sagde: Giver Agt paa, al Juda og I, Indbyggere i Jerusalem, og du, Kong Josaphat! saa sagde Herren til eder: I skulle ikke frygte og ikke ræddes for denne store Hob, thi Krigen er ikke eders, men Guds.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Han sa: «Hør, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og du konge Josjafat. Så sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redde eller modløse på grunn av denne store mengden, for slaget er ikke deres, men Guds.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And he said, Listen, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat, Thus says the LORD to you: Do not be afraid or dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Og han sa: Lytt, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og du, kong Josjafat: Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og bli ikke forskrekket på grunn av denne store skaren, for kampen er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Han sa: "Lytt, hele Juda, dere Jerusalems innbyggere, og kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Vær ikke redde og frykt ikke for denne store skaren, for kampen er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Og han sa: Hør, hele Juda og innbyggerne i Jerusalem, og du, konge Josjafat. Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke, og bli ikke motløse på grunn av denne store hæren, for kampen er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  og han sa: Hør på meg, hele Juda og Jerusalems innbyggere, og du, kong Josjafat! Så sier Herren til dere: Frykt ikke og vær ikke redde for denne store hæren, for slaget er ikke deres, men Guds.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  and sayde: Geue hede all thou Iuda, and ye inhabiters of Ierusalem, and thou kynge Iosaphat: Thus sayeth the LORDE vnto you: Be not ye afrayed, nether feare ye this greate multitude: for it is not ye that fighte, but God.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And he said, Hearken ye, all Iudah, and ye inhabitantes of Ierusalem, and thou, King Iehoshaphat: thus saith the Lord vnto you, Feare you not, neither be afraide for this great multitude: for the battel is not yours, but Gods.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And he sayd, Hearken all Iuda, and ye inhabiters of Hierusalem, and thou king Iehosaphat, thus sayth the Lorde vnto you: Be not afrayd nor faynt hearted by reason of this great multitude: for the battell is not yours, but Gods.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle [is] not yours, but God's.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  and he said, Listen you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat: Thus says Yahweh to you, Don't be afraid you, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and he saith, `Attend, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and O king Jehoshaphat, Thus said Jehovah to you, Ye fear not, nor are afraid of the face of this great multitude, for not for you `is' the battle, but for God.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat: Thus saith Jehovah unto you, Fear not ye, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And he said, Give ear, O Judah, and you people of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat: the Lord says to you, Have no fear and do not be troubled on account of this great army; for the fight is not yours but God's.

• World English Bible (2000)

  and he said, "Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat. Thus says Yahweh to you, 'Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  He said:“Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you:‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Chr 32:7-8 : 7 "Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. 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.
• 1 Sam 17:47 : 47 'And all those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle belongs to the LORD, and He will give you into our hands.'
• Deut 20:1 : 1 When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and a people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
• Deut 20:4 : 4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and to give you victory.
• Deut 31:6 : 6 Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or be terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
• Deut 31:8 : 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
• Isa 43:1-2 : 1 But now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.' 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you cross the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you.
• Exod 14:13-14 : 13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm, and you will see the LORD's salvation, which He will accomplish for you today. The Egyptians you see today, you will never see again forever. 14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to remain silent.
• Deut 1:29-30 : 29 Then I said to you, 'Do not be terrified or afraid of them.' 30 The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as He did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes.
• Josh 11:6 : 6 The LORD said to Joshua, 'Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn their chariots in the fire.'
• Neh 4:14 : 14 Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, gather to us there. Our God will fight for us.
• Ps 17:1-2 : 1 A prayer of David: Hear, O Lord, my just plea. Give attention to my cry, listen to my prayer; it is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from your presence; may your eyes see what is right.
• Isa 41:10-16 : 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. 15 See, I will make you into a sharp threshing sledge, new and covered with many blades. You will thresh the mountains and crush them and reduce the hills to chaff. 16 You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel.