When the officers finish speaking to the troops, they should appoint commanders to lead them.
David called together the troops that were with him. He appointed commanders in charge of regiments and battalions.
When you approach a city to attack it, offer its people a peaceful way to surrender.
The officers should also tell the troops, “If you are afraid or have lost your courage, you may go home. Then you won’t ruin the morale of the other Israelites.”