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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 20:5 in context
Deuteronomy 20:2–8
2
It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
3
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;
4
for the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
5
Selected verse
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.
6
What man is there who has planted a vineyard, and has not used its fruit? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man use its fruit.
7
What man is there who has pledged to be married to a wife, and has not taken her? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.”
8
The officers shall speak further to the people, and they shall say, “What man is there who is fearful and faint-hearted? Let him go and return to his house, lest his brother’s heart melt as his heart.”
Continue with Deuteronomy 20
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open Deuteronomy 20Full chapter · AI-generated narration