Deuteronomy 20:9

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And when the officers have make an end of speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.

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 city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it.

Deuteronomy 20:8

And the officers shall speak further to the people, and say, ‘What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go back to his house, lest the heart of his fellows melt as his heart.’