1 Chronicles 22:13

13 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

1 Chronicles 22:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.
ESV
13 Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.
NLT
13 For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the LORD gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!
MSG
13 That's what will make you successful, following the directions and doing the things that God commanded Moses for Israel. Courage! Take charge! Don't be timid; don't hold back.
CSB
13 Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid or discouraged.

1 Chronicles 22:13 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 22:13

Then shall thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the
statutes
See ( 1 Kings 2:2 1 Kings 2:3 ) where the same things are said as here: which shows that this was spoken by David a little before his death.

1 Chronicles 22:13 In-Context

11 “Now, my son, the LORD be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the LORD your God, as he said you would.
12 May the LORD give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
13 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
14 “I have taken great pains to provide for the temple of the LORD a hundred thousand talents of gold, a million talents of silver, quantities of bronze and iron too great to be weighed, and wood and stone. And you may add to them.
15 You have many workers: stonecutters, masons and carpenters, as well as those skilled in every kind of work

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Kings 2:3
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 28:7
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:6-9; 1 Chronicles 28:20
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