Deuteronomy 20:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you have to go to war, you may find yourselves facing an enemy army that is bigger than yours and that has horses and chariots. But don't be afraid! The LORD your God rescued you from Egypt, and he will help you fight.

Cross References

Genesis 26:3

You will live there as a foreigner, but I will be with you and bless you. I will keep my promise to your father Abraham by giving this land to you and your descendants.

2 Chronicles 14:10

Asa met him there, and the two armies prepared for battle in Zephathah Valley.

2 Chronicles 14:11

Asa prayed: LORD God, only you can help a powerless army defeat a stronger one. So we depend on you to help us. We will fight against this powerful army to honour your name, and we know that you won't be defeated. You are the LORD our God.

2 Chronicles 20:12

Aren't you going to punish them? We won't stand a chance when this army attacks. We don't know what to do—we are begging for your help.

2 Chronicles 20:15

Then Jahaziel said: Your Majesty and everyone from Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you don't need to be afraid or let this powerful army discourage you. God will fight on your side!

Psalm 118:6

The LORD is on my side, and I am not afraid of what others can do to me.

Psalm 20:7

Some people trust the power of chariots or horses, but we trust you, LORD God.

Psalm 23:4

I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe.

Psalm 46:11

The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:7

The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:8

Come! See the fearsome things the LORD has done on earth.

Exodus 20:2

I am the LORD your God, the one who brought you out of Egypt where you were slaves.

Isaiah 31:1

You are in for trouble if you go to Egypt for help, or if you depend on an army of chariots or a powerful cavalry. Instead you should depend on and trust the holy LORD God of Israel.

Isaiah 41:10

Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.

Isaiah 43:2

When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won't drown. When you walk through fire, you won't be burnt or scorched by the flames.

Isaiah 7:14

But the LORD will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.

Jeremiah 16:14

A time will come when you will again worship me. But you will no longer call me the Living God who rescued Israel from Egypt.

Zechariah 10:5

They will join in the fighting, and together they will trample their enemies like mud. They will fight, because I, the LORD, will be on their side. And they will crush the enemy cavalry.

Numbers 10:9

Whenever you go into battle against an enemy attacking your land, give a warning signal on the trumpets. Then I, the LORD, will hear it and rescue you.

Numbers 23:21

Israel's king is the LORD God. He lives there with them and intends them no harm.

Romans 8:31

What can we say about all this? If God is on our side, can anyone be against us?

Deuteronomy 1:29

Then I said, “Don't worry!

Deuteronomy 2:7

The LORD has helped us and taken care of us during the past forty years that we have been in this huge desert. We've had everything we needed, and the LORD has blessed us and made us successful in whatever we have done.

Deuteronomy 20:2

Before you march into battle, a priest will go to the front of the army

Deuteronomy 20:3

and say, “Soldiers of Israel, listen to me! Today when you go into battle, don't be afraid of the enemy, and when you see them, don't panic.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid of the nations on the other side of the Jordan. The LORD your God will always be at your side, and he will never abandon you.

Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD will lead you into the land. He will always be with you and help you, so don't ever be afraid of your enemies.

Deuteronomy 7:1

People of Israel, the LORD your God will help you take the land of the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. These seven nations have more people and are stronger than Israel, but when you attack them,

Deuteronomy 7:18

But stop worrying! Just remember what the LORD your God did to Egypt and its king.

Deuteronomy 7:21

So don't be frightened when you meet them in battle. The LORD your God is great and fearsome, and he will fight at your side.

Deuteronomy 9:3

But the LORD your God has promised to go ahead of you, like a raging fire burning everything in its path. So when you attack your enemies, it will be easy for you to destroy them and take their land.

Joshua 1:5

Joshua, I will always be with you and help you as I helped Moses, and no one will ever be able to defeat you.

Joshua 1:9

I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the LORD your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.

Judges 6:12

The angel appeared and spoke to Gideon, “The LORD is helping you, and you are a strong warrior.”

Judges 6:16

“Gideon,” the LORD answered, “you can rescue Israel because I am going to help you! Defeating the Midianites will be as easy as beating up one man.”

1 Samuel 17:32

“Your Majesty,” he said, “this Philistine shouldn't turn us into cowards. I'll go out and fight him myself!”