Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 20:2
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When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,
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And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
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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 it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
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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.”
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