Deuteronomy 20:9

Deuteronomy chapter 20 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.8And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and faint-hearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart melt as his heart.

v.9This passage

v.10When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.