Deuteronomy 20:1

New International Reader's Version

When you go to war against your enemies, you might see that they have horses and chariots. They might even have an army stronger than yours. But don’t be afraid of them. The Lord your God will be with you. After all, he brought you up out of Egypt.

Cross References

Genesis 26:3

Stay there for a while. I will be with you and give you my blessing. I will give all these lands to you and your children after you. And I will keep my word that I gave to your father Abraham.

2 Chronicles 14:10

Asa went out to meet Zerah in battle. They took up their positions in the Valley of Zephathah. It’s near Mareshah.

2 Chronicles 14:11

Then Asa called out to the Lord his God. He said, “Lord, there isn’t anyone like you. You help the weak against the strong. Lord our God, help us. We trust in you. In your name we have come out to fight against this huge army. Lord, you are our God. Don’t let mere human beings win the battle over you.”

2 Chronicles 20:12

Our God, won’t you please judge them? We don’t have the power to face this huge army that’s attacking us. We don’t know what to do. But we’re looking to you to help us.”

2 Chronicles 20:15

Jahaziel said, “King Jehoshaphat, listen! All you who live in Judah and Jerusalem, listen! The Lord says to you, ‘Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope because of this huge army. The battle is not yours. It is God’s.

Psalm 118:6

The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid. You are with me. Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.

Psalm 46:11

The Lord who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.

Psalm 46:7

The Lord who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.

Psalm 46:8

Come and see what the Lord has done. See the places he has destroyed on the earth.

Exodus 20:2

“I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt. That is the land where you were slaves.

Isaiah 31:1

How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help! How terrible for those who depend on horses! They trust in how many chariots they have. They trust in how strong their horsemen are. But they don’t look to the Holy One of Israel. They don’t ask the Lord for his help.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.

Isaiah 43:2

You will pass through deep waters. But I will be with you. You will pass through the rivers. But their waters will not sweep over you. You will walk through fire. But you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you.

Isaiah 7:14

The Lord himself will give you a sign. The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.

Jeremiah 16:14

“But a new day is coming,” announces the Lord. “At that time here is what people will no longer say. ‘As sure as he is alive, the Lord brought the Israelites up out of Egypt.’

Zechariah 10:5

Together they will be like warriors in battle. They will stomp their enemies into the mud of the streets. The Lord will be with them. So they will fight against the horsemen and put them to shame.

Numbers 10:9

Suppose you go into battle in your own land. And suppose it is against an enemy who is treating you badly. Then blow a blast on the trumpets. If you do, I will remember you. I will save you from your enemies. I am the Lord your God.

Numbers 23:21

“I don’t see any trouble coming on the people of Jacob. I don’t see any suffering in Israel. The Lord their God is with them. The shout of the King is among them.

Romans 8:31

What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us?

Deuteronomy 1:29

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

Deuteronomy 2:7

The Lord your God has blessed you in everything your hands have done. He watched over you when you traveled through that huge desert. For these 40 years the Lord your God has been with you. So you have had everything you need.

Deuteronomy 20:2

Just before you go into battle, the priest will come forward. He’ll speak to the army.

Deuteronomy 20:3

He’ll say, “Men of Israel, listen to me. Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Don’t be scared. Don’t be afraid. Don’t panic or be terrified by them.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them. Don’t be terrified because of them. The Lord your God will go with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord himself will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope.”

Deuteronomy 7:1

The Lord your God will bring you into the land. You are going to enter it and take it as your own. He’ll drive out many nations to make room for you. He’ll drive out the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. Those seven nations are larger and stronger than you are.

Deuteronomy 7:18

But don’t be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and all the Egyptians.

Deuteronomy 7:21

So don’t be terrified by them. The Lord your God is with you. He is a great and wonderful God.

Deuteronomy 9:3

But today you can be sure the Lord your God will go over there ahead of you. He is like a fire that will burn them up. He’ll destroy them. He’ll bring them under your control. You will drive them out. You will put an end to them quickly, just as the Lord has promised you.

Joshua 1:5

Joshua, no one will be able to oppose you as long as you live. I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will never leave you. I will never desert you.

Joshua 1:9

Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go.”

Joshua 11:9

Joshua did to them what the Lord had ordered him to do. He cut the legs of their horses. He burned up their chariots.

Judges 6:12

The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon. He said, “Mighty warrior, the Lord is with you.”

Judges 6:16

The Lord answered, “I will be with you. So you will strike down the Midianites. You will leave no one alive.”

1 Samuel 17:32

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone lose hope because of that Philistine. I’ll go out and fight him.”