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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Deuteronomy 20:9
When the officers finish speaking to the army, they should appoint commanders to lead it.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the officers have finished addressing the army, they will appoint military commanders to lead it.
When the officers have finished addressing the army, they will appoint military commanders to lead it.
Hebrew Names Version
It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
King James Version
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
Lexham English Bible
And when the officials have finished speaking to the army troops, then they shall appoint commanders of divisions at the head of the troops.
And when the officials have finished speaking to the army troops, then they shall appoint commanders of divisions at the head of the troops.
English Standard Version
And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.
And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.
New English Translation
Then, when the officers have finished speaking, they must appoint unit commanders to lead the troops.
Then, when the officers have finished speaking, they must appoint unit commanders to lead the troops.
Amplified Bible
"And it shall be when the officers have finished speaking to the soldiers, they shall appoint commanders of armies over them.
"And it shall be when the officers have finished speaking to the soldiers, they shall appoint commanders of armies over them.
New American Standard Bible
"And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
"And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And after that the officers haue made an ende of speaking vnto the people, they shal make captaines of the armie to gouerne the people.
And after that the officers haue made an ende of speaking vnto the people, they shal make captaines of the armie to gouerne the people.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it will be that when the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
Now it will be that when the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
Contemporary English Version
When the officials are finished giving these orders, they will appoint officers to be in command of the army.
When the officials are finished giving these orders, they will appoint officers to be in command of the army.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the officials have finished speaking with the soldiers, commanders are to be appointed to lead the army.
When the officials have finished speaking with the soldiers, commanders are to be appointed to lead the army.
Darby Translation
And it shall be, when the officers have ended speaking unto the people, that they shall place captains of the hosts at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have ended speaking unto the people, that they shall place captains of the hosts at the head of the people.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then, after the officers have finished speaking to the army, they must choose captains to lead the soldiers.
Then, after the officers have finished speaking to the army, they must choose captains to lead the soldiers.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the scribes have made an end of speaking to the people, the commanders of the army shall stand at the head of the people.
And when the scribes have made an end of speaking to the people, the commanders of the army shall stand at the head of the people.
Good News Translation
When the officers have finished speaking to the army, leaders are to be chosen for each unit.
When the officers have finished speaking to the army, leaders are to be chosen for each unit.
Literal Translation
And it shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, commanders of the armies shall be appointed at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, commanders of the armies shall be appointed at the head of the people.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan the captaynes haue made an ende of speakinge vnto the people, they shall set the rulers of the hoost before the people in the fore fronte.
And whan the captaynes haue made an ende of speakinge vnto the people, they shall set the rulers of the hoost before the people in the fore fronte.
American Standard Version
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
Bible in Basic English
Then, after saying these words to the people, let the overseers put captains over the army.
Then, after saying these words to the people, let the overseers put captains over the army.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when the officers haue made an ende of speakyng vnto the people, they shall make captaynes of the armie to gouerne the people.
And when the officers haue made an ende of speakyng vnto the people, they shall make captaynes of the armie to gouerne the people.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that captains of hosts shall be appointed at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that captains of hosts shall be appointed at the head of the people.
King James Version (1611)
And it shall be when the Officers haue made an end of speaking vnto the people, that they shall make Captaines of the armies to leade the people.
And it shall be when the Officers haue made an end of speaking vnto the people, that they shall make Captaines of the armies to leade the people.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it shall come to pass when the scribes shall have ceased speaking to the people, that they shall appoint generals of the army to be leaders of the people.
And it shall come to pass when the scribes shall have ceased speaking to the people, that they shall appoint generals of the army to be leaders of the people.
English Revised Version
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
Berean Standard Bible
When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.
When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne the duykis of the oost ben stille, and han maad ende of speking, ech `of the princis and cheuenteyns of the oost schal make redie his cumpeneyes to batel.
And whanne the duykis of the oost ben stille, and han maad ende of speking, ech `of the princis and cheuenteyns of the oost schal make redie his cumpeneyes to batel.
Young's Literal Translation
and it hath come to pass as the authorities finish to speak unto the people, that they have appointed princes of the hosts at the head of the people.
and it hath come to pass as the authorities finish to speak unto the people, that they have appointed princes of the hosts at the head of the people.
Update Bible Version
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
World English Bible
It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
New King James Version
And so it shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
And so it shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
New Living Translation
When the officers have finished speaking to their troops, they will appoint the unit commanders.
When the officers have finished speaking to their troops, they will appoint the unit commanders.
New Life Bible
When the leaders have finished speaking to the people, they will choose heads of the army to lead the people.
When the leaders have finished speaking to the people, they will choose heads of the army to lead the people.
New Revised Standard
When the officials have finished addressing the troops, then the commanders shall take charge of them.
When the officials have finished addressing the troops, then the commanders shall take charge of them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, then shall they appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, then shall they appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
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.
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.
Revised Standard Version
And when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.
And when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.
THE MESSAGE
When the officers have finished speaking to the troops, let them appoint commanders of the troops who shall muster them by units.
When the officers have finished speaking to the troops, let them appoint commanders of the troops who shall muster them by units.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
"When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.
Contextual Overview
1 When you go to war against your enemies and you see horses and chariots and an army that is bigger than yours, don't be afraid of them. The Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you. 2 The priest must come and speak to the army before you go into battle. 3 He will say, "Listen, Israel! Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Don't lose your courage or be afraid. Don't panic or be frightened, 4 because the Lord your God goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies and to save you." 5 The officers should say to the army, "Has anyone built a new house but not given it to God? He may go home, because he might die in battle and someone else would get to give his house to God. 6 Has anyone planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy it? He may go home, because he might die in battle and someone else would enjoy his vineyard. 7 Is any man engaged to a woman and not yet married to her? He may go home, because he might die in battle and someone else would marry her." 8 Then the officers should also say, "Is anyone here afraid? Has anyone lost his courage? He may go home so that he will not cause others to lose their courage, too." 9 When the officers finish speaking to the army, they should appoint commanders to lead it.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
to lead the people: Heb. to be in the head of the people, Deuteronomy 20:9
Cross-References
Genesis 12:18
So the king sent for Abram and said, "What have you done to me? Why didn't you tell me Sarai was your wife?
So the king sent for Abram and said, "What have you done to me? Why didn't you tell me Sarai was your wife?
Genesis 20:10
What were you thinking that caused you to do this?"
What were you thinking that caused you to do this?"
Genesis 20:11
Then Abraham answered, "I thought no one in this place respected God and that someone would kill me to get Sarah.
Then Abraham answered, "I thought no one in this place respected God and that someone would kill me to get Sarah.
Genesis 20:18
The Lord had kept all the women in Abimelech's house from having children as a punishment on Abimelech for taking Abraham's wife Sarah.
The Lord had kept all the women in Abimelech's house from having children as a punishment on Abimelech for taking Abraham's wife Sarah.
Genesis 26:10
Abimelech said, "What have you done to us? One of our men might have had sexual relations with your wife. Then we would have been guilty of a great sin."
Abimelech said, "What have you done to us? One of our men might have had sexual relations with your wife. Then we would have been guilty of a great sin."
Genesis 34:7
When Jacob's sons heard what had happened, they came in from the field. They were very angry that Shechem had done such a wicked thing to Israel. It was wrong for him to have sexual relations with Jacob's daughter; a thing like this should not be done.
When Jacob's sons heard what had happened, they came in from the field. They were very angry that Shechem had done such a wicked thing to Israel. It was wrong for him to have sexual relations with Jacob's daughter; a thing like this should not be done.
Genesis 38:24
About three months later someone told Judah, "Tamar, your daughter-in-law, is guilty of acting like a prostitute, and now she is pregnant." Then Judah said, "Bring her out and let her be burned to death."
About three months later someone told Judah, "Tamar, your daughter-in-law, is guilty of acting like a prostitute, and now she is pregnant." Then Judah said, "Bring her out and let her be burned to death."
Genesis 39:9
There is no one in his house greater than I. He has not kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How can I do such an evil thing? It is a sin against God."
There is no one in his house greater than I. He has not kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How can I do such an evil thing? It is a sin against God."
Exodus 32:21
Moses said to Aaron, "What did these people do to you? Why did you cause them to do such a terrible sin?"
Moses said to Aaron, "What did these people do to you? Why did you cause them to do such a terrible sin?"
Exodus 32:35
So the Lord caused terrible things to happen to the people because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.
So the Lord caused terrible things to happen to the people because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people,.... By reciting what the anointed of war said unto them, and by speeches of their own framing, to encourage to the battle; and all were dismissed that had leave to depart, and chose to take it:
that they shall make captains of armies to lead on the people; on to battle; that is, either the officers should do this, which may seem to confirm what has been hinted, that they might be generals of the army, who constituted captains under them, to lead the people on to battle: unless this is to be understood of the princes of Israel, or of the king when they had one, and his ministers; for it does not appear in any instance that the people chose their own officers over them, to go out before them, and lead them on to battle; or "to be at the head of them" z; which the Jewish writers understand in a very different sense; not to head them, or be at the head of them, to direct and command them, but to keep them from deserting: their sense is, that the officers having dismissed persons in the circumstances before described, and set stout men before them, and others behind them (i.e. the army of the people), with iron hatchets in their hands, and every one that sought to return, they had power to cut off his legs; since flight is the beginning of falling before their enemies a.
z בראש העם "in capite populi", Pagninus, Montanus. a Misn. ut supra (Sotah, c. 8.), sect. 6.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The meaning is that the “officers” should then subdivide the levies, and appoint leaders of the smaller divisions thus constituted.
