Deuteronomy 20:5

New International Version

The officers shall say to the army: “Has anyone built a new house and not yet begun to live in it? Let him go home, or he may die in battle and someone else may begin to live in it.

Cross References

Nehemiah 12:27

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres.

1 Samuel 17:18

Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from them.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I took the leading men of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.

Numbers 31:48

Then the officers who were over the units of the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—went to Moses

Numbers 31:14

Moses was angry with the officers of the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—who returned from the battle.

Psalm 30:1

I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

Deuteronomy 20:6

Has anyone planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy it? Let him go home, or he may die in battle and someone else enjoy it.