◄ Deuteronomy 20:9 ►
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Good News Translation
When the officers have finished speaking to the army, leaders are to be chosen for each unit.

New Revised Standard Version
When the officials have finished addressing the troops, then the commanders shall take charge of them.

Contemporary English Version
When the officials are finished giving these orders, they will appoint officers to be in command of the army.

New American Bible
When the officials have finished speaking to the army, military commanders shall be appointed over them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.

Context
Laws of Warfare
…8After these things are declared they shall add the rest, and shall speak to the people: What man is there that is fearful, and faint hearted? let him go, and return to his house, lest he make the hearts of his brethren to fear, as he himself is possessed with fear. 9And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.10If at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace.…
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:8
After these things are declared they shall add the rest, and shall speak to the people: What man is there that is fearful, and faint hearted? let him go, and return to his house, lest he make the hearts of his brethren to fear, as he himself is possessed with fear.

Deuteronomy 20:10
If at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace.

Deuteronomy 20:8
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