Deuteronomy 20:9

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When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders to lead the armies at the head of the troops.

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  • Deut 20:8
    82%

    8The officers shall continue to speak to the people, saying: 'Is anyone afraid or fainthearted? Let him go back to his house, so he does not cause his brothers' hearts to melt like his own.'

  • Deut 20:1-5
    5 verses
    80%

    1When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and a people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.

    2When you approach the battle, the priest shall come forward and address the people.

    3He shall say to them: 'Hear, O Israel, you are about to go into battle against your enemies. Do not let your hearts be faint; do not be afraid, panic, or dread them.'

    4For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and to give you victory.

    5The officers shall then say to the people: 'If anyone has built a new house and has not yet dedicated it, let him go back to his house, lest he die in battle and another dedicate it.'

  • Josh 1:10
    78%

    10Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

  • Deut 20:10-13
    4 verses
    77%

    10When you approach a city to fight against it, offer it peace terms.

    11If it accepts your offer of peace and opens its gates to you, then all the people found in it shall serve you and work for you.

    12But if it does not make peace with you and wages war against you, then you shall besiege it.

    13When the LORD your God delivers it into your hands, strike down every male there with the sword.

  • Deut 1:15
    75%

    15So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and known men, and appointed them as heads over you—leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, tens, and officers for your tribes.

  • 1 Sam 8:12
    74%

    12He will appoint them as commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties. Some will plow his fields, reap his harvest, and make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

  • 1 Kgs 20:24
    73%

    24They advised, 'Do this: Remove all the kings from their posts and replace them with governors.

  • Num 31:48
    73%

    48Then the officers who were over the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—approached Moses

  • Judg 20:2
    73%

    2The leaders of all the people, of all the tribes of Israel, took their positions in the assembly of the people of God—four hundred thousand soldiers armed with swords.

  • Exod 18:20-22
    3 verses
    73%

    20Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do.

    21But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

    22Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

  • 2 Chr 32:6
    72%

    6He also appointed military commanders over the people and gathered them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying:

  • Num 32:20-21
    2 verses
    72%

    20Moses said to them, "If you will do this—if you arm yourselves for battle before the Lord,

    21and all your armed men cross over the Jordan before the Lord until He has driven out His enemies from His presence—

  • Deut 21:10
    72%

    10When you go out to war against your enemies, and the LORD your God gives them into your hand and you take captives,

  • 2 Sam 18:1
    72%

    1David mustered the people who were with him and appointed commanders over thousands and commanders over hundreds.

  • Josh 6:7
    72%

    7And he commanded the people, 'Advance and march around the city, with the armed men going ahead of the ark of the LORD.'

  • Deut 29:10
    72%

    10Your children, your wives, and the resident foreigner who lives among your camps, from the one who cuts your wood to the one who draws your water.

  • Josh 10:25
    71%

    25Then Joshua said to them, 'Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for this is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you fight against.'

  • 2 Kgs 11:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8Surround the king on every side, each of you with your weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks must be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes, whether he leaves or enters.

    9The commanders of hundreds did as Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them brought his men, those coming on and those going off duty on the Sabbath, and they reported to Jehoiada the priest.

  • 2 Chr 20:21
    71%

    21Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed singers to sing to the LORD and give praise in the splendor of his holiness as they went out ahead of the army, singing: 'Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.'

  • 2 Chr 13:12
    70%

    12Now look, God is with us at our head, and His priests with their trumpets are ready to sound the battle cry against you. People of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.

  • Num 31:14
    70%

    14But Moses was angry with the officers of the army—the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds—who returned from war.

  • Num 31:3
    70%

    3So Moses said to the people, 'Arm some of your men for battle, to go against Midian and execute the LORD's vengeance on Midian.'

  • Num 1:3
    70%

    3You must count all those who are twenty years old or older, who are able to serve in the army of Israel, division by division—you and Aaron together.

  • Num 27:17
    70%

    17to go out and come in before them, to lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.

  • Num 32:27
    70%

    27but your servants, every armed man of war, will cross over before the Lord to battle, just as my lord says."

  • Deut 3:18
    70%

    18At that time I commanded you: 'The LORD your God has given you this land to take possession of it. All your fighting men, fully armed, must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites.'

  • Josh 8:5
    70%

    5"I and all the people with me will approach the city, and when they come out to meet us as they did before, we will flee before them."

  • 1 Chr 13:1
    70%

    1David consulted with the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

  • Num 31:27
    70%

    27'Divide the plunder between the warriors who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.'

  • 1 Kgs 20:19
    69%

    19The young men of the provincial leaders marched out of the city, followed by the army.

  • Deut 31:7
    69%

    7Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel: 'Be strong and courageous, for you will bring this people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors to give them, and you shall divide it among them as their inheritance.'

  • Deut 1:13
    69%

    13Choose for yourselves wise, discerning, and known men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.

  • Deut 31:5
    69%

    5The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must act toward them according to the entire commandment I have instructed you.

  • Num 10:4
    69%

    4If only one is blown, then the leaders, the heads of Israel's clans, shall gather to you.

  • 2 Chr 20:17
    69%

    17You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.'

  • 1 Sam 8:20
    69%

    20Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us, govern us, and fight our battles.

  • Josh 3:2
    69%

    2At the end of three days, the officers went throughout the camp,

  • Deut 1:29
    68%

    29Then I said to you, 'Do not be terrified or afraid of them.'