Deuteronomy 20:3-5

International Standard Version

³ He will say to them, ‘Listen, Israel! You’re about to go into battle today against your enemies. Don’t be faint-hearted. Don’t be afraid, don’t panic, and don’t be terrified to face them. ⁴ For the Lord your God will be with you, fighting on your behalf against your enemies in order to grant you victory.’

⁵ “Furthermore, let the officials ask the army, ‘Is there a man here^[a] who has built a new house but has not yet dedicated it? Let him go back home. Otherwise, he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.