It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 20:2 in context
Deuteronomy 20:1–5
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When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more numerous than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
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It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
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and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
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for the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
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The officers shall speak to the people, saying, “What man is there who has built a new house, and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.
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