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Deuteronomy 20:2

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

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Deuteronomy 20:2 in other translations

It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

Deuteronomy 20:2 · World English Bible

Deuteronomy 20:2 in context

  1. 1When thou goest forth to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, thou shalt not be afraid of them; for Jehovah thy God is with thee, who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
  2. 2And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
  3. 3and shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye affrighted at them;
  4. 4for Jehovah your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.