Deuteronomy 20:2

God's Word

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 13:12

God is with us as our leader. His priests will sound their trumpets to call ⌞the army⌟ to fight you. Men of Israel, don’t wage war against the Lord God of your ancestors. You won’t succeed.”

Numbers 31:6

Then Moses sent them off to war, 1,000 men from each tribe along with Phinehas, son of the priest Eleazar. Phinehas took with him the holy articles and the trumpets for the fanfare.

Deuteronomy 20:1

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.

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.

1 Samuel 14:18

Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the priestly ephod,” because Ahijah carried the ephod in front of Israel that day.

1 Samuel 17:32

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