Bible verse
When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,
Deuteronomy 20:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Deuteronomy 20.
1 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
2 When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,
3 saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.
4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
5 Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.
6 Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit.
KJV
And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
ASV
And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
ERV
And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
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