Deuteronomy 20:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ “The officers will also say to the men, ‘Is there any man here who has lost his nerve and is afraid? If so, he is to go home. Otherwise, he will destroy the morale of the others.’ ⁹ When the officers have finished speaking to the army, leaders are to be chosen for each unit.

¹⁰ “When you go to attack a city, first give its people a chance to surrender.