Deuteronomy 20:9

New International Reader's Version

The officers will finish speaking to the army. When they do, they’ll appoint commanders over it.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:1

David brought together the men with him. He appointed commanders of thousands over some of them. He appointed commanders of hundreds over the others.

Deuteronomy 20:10

Suppose you march up to attack a city. Before you attack it, offer to make peace with its people.

Deuteronomy 20:8

The officers will continue, “Is anyone afraid or scared? Let him go home. Then the other soldiers won’t lose hope too.”