Deuteronomy 20:9

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

When the officers have finished addressing the troops, then the commanders shall take charge of them.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:1

Then David mustered the men who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

Deuteronomy 20:10

“When you draw near to a town to fight against it, offer it terms of peace.

Deuteronomy 20:8

The officers shall continue to address the troops, saying, ‘Is anyone afraid or disheartened? He should go back to his house, or he might cause the heart of his comrades to melt like his own.’