Deuteronomy 20:2

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 13:12

God is with us. He’s our leader. His priests will blow their trumpets. They will sound the battle cry against you. People of Israel, don’t fight against the Lord. He’s the God of your people who lived long ago. You can’t possibly succeed.”

Numbers 31:6

Moses sent them into battle. He sent 1,000 from each tribe. Phinehas the priest went along with them. Phinehas was the son of Eleazar. Phinehas took some things from the sacred tent with him. He also took the trumpets. The trumpet blasts would tell the people what to do and when to do it.

Deuteronomy 20:1

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.

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.

1 Samuel 14:18

Saul said to Ahijah the priest, “Bring the ark of God.” At that time it was with the Israelites.

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.”