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,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:2

BSB

When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then, as the battle now draws near, the priest shall stand before the front ranks, and he shall speak to the people in this manner:

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And it was in your coming near to the war, and the priest approached and spake to the people,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 20:2

AnditshallbewhenyearecomenighH7126VerbuntothebattleH4421Noun FemininethatthepriestH3548Noun MasculineshallapproachH5066VerbandspeakH1696VerbuntothepeopleH5971Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 20:2

Summary

Priest addresses troops before battle begins

Place

Battlefield

Event

Priest addresses soldiers

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC