Deuteronomy 20:2

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Before you engage in battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the troops,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 13:12

See, God is with us at our head, and his priests have their battle trumpets to sound the call to battle against you. O Israelites, do not fight against the Lord, the God of your ancestors; for you cannot succeed.”

Numbers 31:6

Moses sent them to the war, a thousand from each tribe, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, with the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for sounding the alarm in his hand.

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots, an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 20:3

and shall say to them: “Hear, O Israel! Today you are drawing near to do battle against your enemies. Do not lose heart, or be afraid, or panic, or be in dread of them;

1 Samuel 14:18

Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For at that time the ark of God went with the Israelites.

1 Samuel 17:32

David said to Saul, “Let no one's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”