But he stood in the middle of the plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh worked a great victory.
Parallel translations
- KJV But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
- BSB But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.
- NKJV But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.
- NASB But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it, and struck the Philistines; and the Lord brought about a great victory.
- NLT but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.
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- 2 Sam 23:10He arose and struck the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand froze to the sword; and Yahweh worked a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take plunder.
- Prov 21:31The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.
- Ps 44:2You drove out the nations with your hand, but you planted them. You afflicted the peoples, but you spread them abroad.
- Ps 3:8Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.
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