Deuteronomy 20:3-5

The Voice

³ “Listen, Israel! Today you’re going to fight a battle against your enemies. Don’t be intimidated by them! Don’t be afraid! Don’t run away! Don’t let them terrify you! ⁴ The Eternal, your True God, has come out here with you, and He’ll fight for you against your enemies and save you.” ⁵ Then the officials will say to the people who are eligible for a deferment, “Has anyone just built a new house but hasn’t begun to use it yet? Go back to your house, because if you died in this battle, someone else would dedicate it.