Deuteronomy 20:6

God's Word

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.

Cross References

Isaiah 65:22

They will not build homes and have others live there. They will not plant and have others eat from it. My people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will enjoy what they’ve done.

Jeremiah 31:5

Once again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria. Those who plant them will enjoy the fruit.

Zephaniah 1:13

Their wealth will be looted. Their homes will be demolished. They will build houses, but they won’t live in them. They will plant vineyards, but they won’t drink their wine.”

1 Corinthians 9:7

Does a soldier ever serve in the army at his own expense? Does anyone plant a vineyard and not eat the grapes? Does anyone take care of a flock and not drink milk from the sheep?

Deuteronomy 20:5

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.

Deuteronomy 20:7

If you are engaged to a woman but have not married her, you may go home. Otherwise, you might die in battle, and someone else will marry her.”