Deuteronomy 20:9

What does Deuteronomy 20:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 20:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then, after saying these words to the people, let the overseers put captains over the army.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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.

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.

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