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,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When all things are preparing for it, and it seems unavoidable:
that the priest shall approach and speak unto the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The priest - Not the high priest, but one appointed for the purpose, and called, according to the rabbis, “the anointed…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 20:1-9
Israel was at this time to be considered rather as a camp than as a kingdom, entering upon an enemy's country, and not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when ye draw nigh LXX thou drawest nigh: see introd. note.
to the war] Not battle. The captains had still to be…
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