King James Version (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:2
“And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 20
1
When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
2
And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
3
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
4
For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
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Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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