Deuteronomy 20:9

After the officers have finished speaking to the army, they are to put commanders in charge to lead it into battle.

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In The King James Version

And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.

In Context

8The officers are also to tell the army, “Is there any man here who is afraid or nervous? He can go home, so he won't affect his fellow-soldiers and make them as frightened as himself.”

10When you arrive at a town, ready to attack it, you must first make an offer of peace to the people living there.

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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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