Deuteronomy 20:5

God's Word

The officers should tell the troops, “If you have built a new house but not dedicated it, you may go home. Otherwise, you might die in battle, and someone else will dedicate it.

Cross References

Nehemiah 12:27

When the wall of Jerusalem was going to be dedicated, they went to wherever the Levites lived and had them come to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with hymns of thanksgiving, with songs and cymbals, and with harps and lyres.

Psalm 30:1

I will honor you highly, O Lord, because you have pulled me out ⌞of the pit⌟ and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

Numbers 31:14

Moses was angry with the officers of the army, the commanders of the companies and battalions, who were returning from battle.

Numbers 31:48

Then the officers from the military divisions, the commanders of the companies and battalions of men, came to Moses.

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I took the heads of your tribes who were wise and experienced men and made them officers for each of your tribes. I put them in charge of groups of 1,000, or 100, or 50, or 10 people.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city that the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 20:6

If you have planted a vineyard and not enjoyed the grapes, you may go home. Otherwise, you might die in battle, and someone else will enjoy the grapes.

1 Samuel 17:18

And take these ten cheeses to the captain of the regiment. See how your brothers are doing, and bring back some news about them.