Deuteronomy 20:1-3

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Laws for War

20 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 [approach] and speak to the army before you ·go into [engage in] battle. ³ He will say, “Listen, Israel! Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Don’t lose ·your courage [^Lheart] or be afraid. Don’t panic or be ·frightened [in dread],