Deuteronomy 20:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

When you are about to engage in battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 13:12

Look, God and his priests are with us at our head. The trumpets are ready to sound the charge against you. Israelites, don’t fight against the Lord God of your ancestors, for you will not succeed.’

Numbers 31:6

Moses sent one thousand from each tribe to war. They went with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, in whose care were the holy objects and signal trumpets.

1 Samuel 14:18

Saul told Ahijah, ‘Bring the ark of God,’ for it was with the Israelites  at that time.

Deuteronomy 20:1

‘When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours,  do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt,  is with you.

Deuteronomy 20:3

He is to say to them, “Listen, Israel: Today you are about to engage in battle with your enemies. Do not be cowardly. Do not be afraid, alarmed, or terrified because of them.

1 Samuel 17:32

David said to Saul, ‘Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him;  your servant will go  and fight this Philistine! ’