Deuteronomy 20:1-7 ▼

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 {YHWH Eloheka}, who brought you out of the land of Egypt (land of bondage), 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 (he wrestles with God), 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 {YHWH Eloheikem} 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.

7 Has any man become pledged to a woman and not married her? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man marry her.”