Deuteronomy 20:8-10

International Standard Version

⁸ “Let the officials also speak to the army, ‘Is there a man here^[a] who is afraid and faint-hearted? Let him go back home. Otherwise, he may demoralize his fellow soldier.’^[b]

⁹ “When the officials have finished speaking to the army, they must appoint officers to lead the troops.”

Rules of Peace

¹⁰ “When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.