Deuteronomy 20:2

Before you go into battle, the priest shall come and speak to the army.

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And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

In Context

1When you go to war with your enemies and you see horses and chariots, and a larger army than yours, don't be afraid of them, because the Lord your God who led you out of Egypt is with you.

3He is to tell them, “Listen, men of Israel! Today you are going to fight your enemies. Don't be nervous or afraid; don't be panicked or terrified by them.

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Cross References

Numbers 10:8Aaron's descendants are to blow the trumpets. This regulation is for all time and for all future generations.

Judges 20:27The Israelites asked the Lord what to do. At that time the Ark of God's Agreement was kept there.

1 Samuel 17:32David told Saul, “No one should lose heart because of this Philistine. I, your servant, will go and fight him!”

2 Chronicles 13:12God is leading us! His priests blow their trumpets to go into battle against you. People of Israel, don't fight against the Lord, the God of your fathers, for you won't win!”

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 20:2-10

Directions Concerning War; Persons Excused from War. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, 3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your… Read the whole commentary →

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