Deuteronomy 20:1
When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
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In Context
2When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,
Cross References
Genesis 26:3Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.
Numbers 10:9When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies.
Deuteronomy 1:29So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them!
Deuteronomy 3:21And at that time I commanded Joshua: “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter.
Deuteronomy 7:21Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.
Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 20:1
This chapter settles the militia, and establishes the laws and ordinances of war, I. Relating to the soldiers. 1. Those must be encouraged that were drawn up to battle, ver. 1-4 . 2. Those must be dismissed and sent back again whose private affairs called for their attendance at home ( ver. 5-7 ), or whose weakness and timidity unfitted them for service in the field, ver. 8, 9 . II. Relating to the enemies they made war with. 1. The treaties they must make with the cities that were far off, ver. 10-15 . 2. The… Read the whole commentary →