Deuteronomy 20:1

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When you go to war against your enemies, you may see horses, chariots, and armies larger than yours. Don’t be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.

Cross References

Genesis 26:3

Live here in this land for a while, and I will be with you and bless you. I will give all these lands to you and your descendants. I will keep the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.

2 Chronicles 14:10

Asa went to confront him, and the two armies set up their battle lines in the Zephathah Valley at Mareshah.

2 Chronicles 14:11

Asa called on the Lord his God. He said, “Lord, there is no one except you who can help those who are not strong so that they can fight against a large ⌞army⌟. Help us, Lord our God, because we are depending on you. In your name we go against this large crowd. You are the Lord our God. Don’t let anyone successfully oppose you.”

2 Chronicles 20:12

You’re our God. Won’t you judge them? We don’t have the strength to face this large crowd that is attacking us. We don’t know what to do, so we’re looking to you.”

2 Chronicles 20:15

Jahaziel said, “Pay attention to me, everyone from Judah, everyone living in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the Lord says to you: Don’t be frightened or terrified by this large crowd. The battle isn’t yours. It’s God’s.

Psalm 118:6

The Lord is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me?

Psalm 20:7

Some ⌞rely⌟ on chariots and others on horses, but we will boast in the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage.

Psalm 46:11

The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

Psalm 46:7

The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

Psalm 46:8

Come, see the works of the Lord, the devastation he has brought to the earth.

Exodus 20:2

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of slavery in Egypt.

Isaiah 31:1

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who depend on many chariots, who depend on very strong war horses. They don’t look to the Holy One of Israel. They don’t seek the Lord.

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 43:2

When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.

Isaiah 7:14

So the Lord himself will give you this sign: A virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel [God Is With Us].

Jeremiah 16:14

“That is why the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when people will no longer begin an oath with, ‘The Lord brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. As the Lord lives….’

Zechariah 10:5

Together they will be like warriors who trample the enemy in the mud on the streets. They will fight because the Lord is with them. They will put to shame those who ride on horses.

Numbers 10:9

“When you go to war in your own country against an enemy who is oppressing you, the trumpets will sound a fanfare. Then the Lord your God will remember you and rescue you from your enemies.

Numbers 23:21

He doesn’t want any trouble for the descendants of Jacob. He sees no misfortune for the people of Israel. The Lord their God is with them, praised as their king.

Romans 8:31

What can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Deuteronomy 1:29

Then I said to you, “Don’t tremble. Don’t be afraid of them.

Deuteronomy 2:7

The Lord your God has blessed you in everything you have done. He has watched over you as you traveled through this vast desert. For 40 years now the Lord your God has been with you, and you haven’t needed a thing.

Deuteronomy 20:2

Before the battle starts, a priest must come and speak to the troops.

Deuteronomy 20:3

He should tell them, “Listen, Israel, today you’re going into battle against your enemies. Don’t lose your courage! Don’t be afraid or alarmed or tremble because of them.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don’t tremble! Don’t be afraid of them! The Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He won’t abandon you or leave you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord is the one who is going ahead of you. He will be with you. He won’t abandon you or leave you. So don’t be afraid or terrified.”

Deuteronomy 7:1

The Lord your God will bring you to the land you’re about to enter and take possession of. He will force many nations out of your way: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—seven nations larger and more powerful than you.

Deuteronomy 7:18

Don’t be afraid of them. Remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and all of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 7:21

Don’t be afraid of them, because the Lord your God is with you. He is a great and awe-inspiring God.

Deuteronomy 9:3

Realize today that the Lord your God is the one who is going ahead of you like a raging fire. He will wipe them out and will use you to crush their power. You will take possession of their land and will quickly destroy them as the Lord promised you.

Joshua 1:5

No one will be able to oppose you successfully as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will never neglect you or abandon you.

Joshua 1:9

“I have commanded you, ‘Be strong and courageous! Don’t tremble or be terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ ”

Joshua 11:9

Joshua disabled their horses and burned their chariots, as the Lord had told him.

Judges 6:12

The Messenger of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “The Lord is with you, brave man.”

Judges 6:16

The Lord replied, “I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were ⌞only⌟ one man.”

1 Samuel 17:32

David told Saul, “No one should be discouraged because of this. I will go and fight this Philistine.”