Deuteronomy 20:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it shall be, when the officers{H7860} have made an end{H3615} of speaking{H1696} unto the people,{H5971} that they shall appoint{H6485} captains{H8269} of hosts{H6635} at the head{H7218} of the people.{H5971}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it shall be, when the officers{H7860}{(H8802)} have made an end{H3615}{(H8763)} of speaking{H1696}{(H8763)} unto the people{H5971}, that they shall make{H6485}{(H8804)} captains{H8269} of the armies{H6635} to lead{H7218} the people{H5971}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And when the officers haue made an ende off speakynge vnto the people, let the make captaynes of warre ouer them.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And whan the captaynes haue made an ende of speakinge vnto the people, they shall set the rulers of the hoost before the people in the fore fronte.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And after that the officers haue made an ende of speaking vnto the people, they shal make captaines of the armie to gouerne the people.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when the officers haue made an ende of speakyng vnto the people, they shall make captaynes of the armie to gouerne the people.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and it hath come to pass as the authorities finish to speak unto the people, that they have appointed princes of the hosts at the head of the people.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then, after saying these words to the people, let the overseers put captains over the army.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of armies at the head of the people.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then, when the officers have finished speaking, they must appoint unit commanders to lead the troops.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 8 And the officers shall speak further to the people, and they shall say, What man is there who is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return to his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart.

  • Deut 20:1-5
    5 verses
    80%

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

    2 And it shall be, when you are near the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

    3 And shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, you approach this day to battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, nor be terrified because of them;

    4 For the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

    5 And the officers shall speak to the people, saying, What man is there who has built a new house and has not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

  • 10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

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    10 When you come near a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

    11 And it shall be, if it makes you answer of peace, and opens to you, then it shall be, that all the people that are found within shall be tributaries to you, and they shall serve you.

    12 And if it will not make peace with you, but will make war against you, then you shall besiege it:

    13 And when the LORD your God has delivered it into your hands, you shall strike every male of it with the edge of the sword:

  • 15 So I took the heads of your tribes, wise and known men, and made them leaders over you, captains over thousands, captains over hundreds, captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.

  • 12 And he will appoint captains over thousands, and captains over fifties; and will set them to plow his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war, and equipment for his chariots.

  • 24 And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:

  • 48 And the officers who were over the thousands of the army, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near to Moses,

  • 2 And the leaders of all the people, of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword.

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    20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.

    21 Moreover, you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place them over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

    22 And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves; so it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you.

  • 6 And he appointed captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the open space at the city gate, and spoke encouragingly to them, saying,

  • Num 32:20-21
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    20 And Moses said to them, If you will do this thing, if you will go armed before the LORD to war,

    21 And will all of you go armed over the Jordan before the LORD, until he has driven out his enemies from before him,

  • 10 When you go forth to war against your enemies, and the LORD your God has delivered them into your hands, and you have taken them captive,

  • 1 And David counted the people who were with him, and appointed captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

  • 7 And he said to the people, Proceed, and surround the city, and let him who is armed go on before the ark of the LORD.

  • 10 You stand this day all of you before the LORD your God: your leaders of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, with all the men of Israel,

  • 25 Then Joshua said to them, Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight.

  • 2 Kgs 11:8-9
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    8 You shall encircle the king, each with his weapons in hand, and whoever comes within the ranks, let him be killed. Stay with the king as he comes out and goes in.

    9 The captains over the hundreds did everything Jehoiada the priest ordered, and each took his men who were coming on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were going off duty on the Sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

  • 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying, Praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever.

  • 12 And behold, God himself is with us as our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to sound alarm against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD God of your fathers; for you shall not prosper.

  • 14 And Moses was angry with the officers of the army, the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, who came from the battle.

  • 3 And Moses spoke to the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves for war, and let them go against the Midianites to avenge the LORD on Midian.

  • 3 From twenty years old and above, all who are able to go to war in Israel: you and Aaron shall number them by their armies.

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

  • 27 But your servants will cross over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord says.

  • 18 And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God has given you this land to possess; all you who are able shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel.

  • 5 And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach the city, and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them.

  • 1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

  • 27 And divide the prey into two parts: between those who took the war upon themselves, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation.

  • 19 So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

  • 7 And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage: for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it.

  • 13 Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men among your tribes, and I will make them leaders over you.

  • 5 And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that you may do to them according to all the commandments which I have commanded you.

  • 4 And if they blow with one trumpet, then the princes, the leaders of the thousands of Israel, shall gather to you.

  • 17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.

  • 20 That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us and fight our battles.

  • 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the camp;

  • 29 Then I said to you, Do not be terrified, nor be afraid of them.