1 Chronicles 22:13 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →David promises Solomon true success if he obeys God's law, urging him to be strong and unafraid.
What Does 1 Chronicles 22:13 Mean?
David ties Solomon's prosperity to obedience, calling him to carry out the statutes and judgments given through Moses. He then strengthens his son with words first spoken to Joshua: be strong and courageous, do not fear.
Lasting success is rooted in faithfulness to God's word, not in talent or circumstance. The call to courage rests not on Solomon's resources but on the God who keeps his promises. Fear and dismay lose their grip when the heart leans on the LORD rather than on itself. We too are freed from dread when our confidence is anchored in the One who never fails those who walk in his ways, for he himself is with us in the task he gives.
1 Chronicles 22:13 in the Original Language
chazaq (חָזַק), 'be strong' -- to take firm hold, be resolute and steadfast in the face of a great task.
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What does 1 Chronicles 22:13 mean?
David promises Solomon true success if he obeys God's law, urging him to be strong and unafraid.