David counted his people. He chose captains over 1,000 and captains over 100 to lead these people.
Deuteronomy 20:9 - Easy To Read Version Then, after the officers have finished speaking to the army, they must choose captains to lead the soldiers. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when the officers finish speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders at the head of the people. American Standard Version (1901) And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people. Common English Bible Once the officials have completed their speech to the troops, the army commanders will assume leadership of the forces. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the officers of the army have become silent, and have completed their speech, each one shall prepare his unit to wage war. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight. |
David counted his people. He chose captains over 1,000 and captains over 100 to lead these people.
“When you go to attack a city, you must first offer peace to the people there.
“Those {Levite} officers must also say to the people, ‘Is there any man here that has lost his courage and is afraid? He should go back home. Then he will not cause the other soldiers to lose their courage too.’