20:17a You need not fight this battle.

You will not need to fight this battle.
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It is not for you to fight at this time.

20:17b Take up your positions,

Put yourselves in position.
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⌊You soldiers from Jerusalem and other places in Judah,⌋ take your positions.

20:17c stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.

Then stand still and watch Yahweh win ⌊the battle⌋ for you, people of Judah and Jerusalem.
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Stand and watch how Yahweh will save you, people of Judah and Jerusalem.

20:17d Do not be afraid

Do not be afraid.
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Have no fear,

20:17e or discouraged.

Do not be worried.
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and do not think that this army will beat you.

20:17f Go out and face them tomorrow,

Walk towards them tomorrow,
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Go out to stand in front of them tomorrow,

20:17g for the LORD is with you.’”

and Yahweh will be with you.’”
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for Yahweh is with you.’”

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