17 You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don't be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for Yahweh is with you.'"
*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.
For the Lord will be with you - "The Word of the Lord shall be your Helper." - Targum.
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle,.... Since the Lord would fight for them:
set yourselves, stand ye still; present themselves they might, as if ready to engage; and keep their ground, not giving way in the least, but would have no need to strike a stroke:
and see the salvation of the Lord with you; which he would work for them, see Exodus 14:13,
and Judah, and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed; which is repeated for the confirmation of them:
tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord will be with you; to protect them, fight for them, and give them victory; the Targum is,"the Word of the Lord shall be your help.''
Ye have not to fight therein (בּזאת); only come hither, stand and see the help of the Lord (who is) with you. You need do nothing more, and therefore need not fear.
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