Deuteronomy 20:2 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Before the battle starts, a priest must come and speak to the troops.(GOD'S WORD®)

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,

BBE:

And when you are on the point of attacking, let the priest come forward and say to the people,

DBY:

And it shall be, when ye approach unto the battle, that the priest shall draw near 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,

JPS:

And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

WBS:

And it shall be when ye are come nigh to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

WEB:

It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

YLT:

and it hath been, in your drawing near unto the battle, that the priest hath come nigh, and spoken unto the people,

Deuteronomy 20:2 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 20:1 "When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, is with you.

Deuteronomy 20:3 "He shall say to them, 'Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

20:2 Speak unto the people - Probably to one regiment of the army after another.

MHC:

20:1-9 In the wars wherein Israel engaged according to the will of God, they might expect the Divine assistance. The Lord was to be their only confidence. In these respects they were types of the Christian's warfare. Those unwilling to fight, must be sent away. The unwillingness might arise from a man's outward condition. God would not be served by men forced against their will. Thy people shall be willing, Ps 110:3. In running the Christian race, and fighting the good fight of faith, we must lay aside all that would make us unwilling. If a man's unwillingness rose from weakness and fear, he had leave to return from the war. The reason here given is, lest his brethren's heart fail as well as his heart. We must take heed that we fear not with the fear of them that are afraid, Isa 8:12.

CONC:

Address Approach Approaching Army Attacking Battle Draw Drawing Forward Nigh Point Priest Speak Spoken

Address Approach Approaching Army Attacking Battle Draw Drawing Nigh Point Priest Speak

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