Deuteronomy 20:6

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Has anyone planted a vineyard but not yet enjoyed its fruit? He should go back to his house, or he might die in the battle and another be first to enjoy its fruit.

Cross References

Isaiah 65:22

They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

Jeremiah 31:5

Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit.

Zephaniah 1:13

Their wealth shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk?

Deuteronomy 20:5

Then the officials shall address the troops, saying, “Has anyone built a new house but not dedicated it? He should go back to his house, or he might die in the battle and another dedicate it.

Deuteronomy 20:7

Has anyone become engaged to a woman but not yet married her? He should go back to his house, or he might die in the battle and another marry her.”