Deuteronomy 20:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 13:12

That's why God is on our side and will lead us into battle when the priests sound the signal on the trumpets. It's no use, Israelites. You might as well give up. There's no way you can defeat the LORD, the God your ancestors worshipped.

Numbers 31:6

Moses sent them off to war. Phinehas the son of Eleazar went with them and took along some things from the sacred tent and the trumpets for sounding the battle signal.

Deuteronomy 20:1

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.

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.

1 Samuel 14:18

At that time, Ahijah was serving as priest for the army of Israel, and Saul told him, “Come over here! Let's ask God what we should do.”

1 Samuel 17:32

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