Deuteronomy 20:8
And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart faint as well as his heart.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Before battle, a priest encourages the troops not to fear; officers then dismiss those who have built a new house, planted a vineyard, betrothed a wife, or are simply afraid, to maintain morale. Towns offered peace terms and accepting serve …
Other Translations
And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and faint-hearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart melt as his heart.
`And the authorities have added to speak unto the people, and said, Who <FI>is<Fi> the man that is afraid and tender of heart? --let him go and turn back to his house, and the heart of his brethren doth not melt like his heart;
And let the overseers go on to say to the people, If there is any man whose heart is feeble with fear, let him go back to his house before he makes the hearts of his countrymen feeble.
Cross References
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