Deuteronomy 20:9 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And when the officers finish speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders 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.

Common English Bible

Once the officials have completed their speech to the troops, the army commanders will assume leadership of the forces.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And when the officers of the army have become silent, and have completed their speech, each one shall prepare his unit to wage war.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.

Deuteronomy 20:9 Cross References

2 Samuel 18:1

And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

Deuteronomy 20:10

When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

Deuteronomy 20:8

And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart melt as his heart.