Deuteronomy 20:9

“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.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people,.... By reciting what the anointed of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The meaning is that the “officers” should then subdivide the levies, and appoint leaders of the smaller divisions thus…

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

they shall appoint They, not necessarily the officersof the previous clause, but indefinite: those whose duty it is to…